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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.21, 500.10 and 170.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.21, 500.10 and 170.98 is: 256.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.21 : 500.10 = 170.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.21/500.10 = 170.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.21x = 500.10 × 170.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.21x = 85,507.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,507.10/333.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.62

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