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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.42, 500.14 and 171.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.42, 500.14 and 171.22 is: 256.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.42 : 500.14 = 171.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.42/500.14 = 171.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.42x = 500.14 × 171.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.42x = 85,633.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,633.97/333.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.84

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