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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.51, 500.33 and 171.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.51, 500.33 and 171.27 is: 256.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.51 : 500.33 = 171.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.51/500.33 = 171.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.51x = 500.33 × 171.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.51x = 85,690.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,690.66/333.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.94

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