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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.70, 500.66 and 171.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.70, 500.66 and 171.70 is: 257.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.70 : 500.66 = 171.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.70/500.66 = 171.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.70x = 500.66 × 171.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.70x = 85,963.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,963.32/333.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.61

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