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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.22, 500.10 and 171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.22, 500.10 and 171 is: 256.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.22 : 500.10 = 171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.22/500.10 = 171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.22x = 500.10 × 171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.22x = 85,517.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,517.10/333.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.64

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