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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.63, 500.76 and 171.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.63, 500.76 and 171.43 is: 257.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.63 : 500.76 = 171.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.63/500.76 = 171.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.63x = 500.76 × 171.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.63x = 85,844.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,844.03/333.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.30

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