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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.28, 500.04 and 170.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.28, 500.04 and 170.83 is: 256.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.28 : 500.04 = 170.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.28/500.04 = 170.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.28x = 500.04 × 170.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.28x = 85,421.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,421.83/333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.31

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