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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.48, 501.10 and 171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.48, 501.10 and 171.26 is: 257.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.48 : 501.10 = 171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.48/501.10 = 171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.48x = 501.10 × 171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.48x = 85,818.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,818.39/333.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.34

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