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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.28, 499.74 and 171.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.28, 499.74 and 171.10 is: 256.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.28 : 499.74 = 171.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.28/499.74 = 171.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.28x = 499.74 × 171.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.28x = 85,505.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,505.51/333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.56

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