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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.56, 500.49 and 171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.56, 500.49 and 171.16 is: 256.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.56 : 500.49 = 171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.56/500.49 = 171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.56x = 500.49 × 171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.56x = 85,662.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,662.62/333.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.81

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