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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.52, 499.97 and 170.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.52, 499.97 and 170.71 is: 255.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.52 : 499.97 = 170.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.52/499.97 = 170.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.52x = 499.97 × 170.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.52x = 85,349.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,349.06/333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.91

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