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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.67, 500.73 and 171.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.67, 500.73 and 171.46 is: 257.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.67 : 500.73 = 171.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.67/500.73 = 171.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.67x = 500.73 × 171.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.67x = 85,855.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,855.17/333.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.31

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