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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.54, 500.37 and 171.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.54, 500.37 and 171.09 is: 256.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.54 : 500.37 = 171.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.54/500.37 = 171.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.54x = 500.37 × 171.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.54x = 85,608.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,608.30/333.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.67

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