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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.70, 500.61 and 169.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.70, 500.61 and 169.13 is: 253.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.70 : 500.61 = 169.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.70/500.61 = 169.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.70x = 500.61 × 169.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.70x = 84,668.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,668.17/333.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.73

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