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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.72, 500.22 and 171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.72, 500.22 and 171.18 is: 256.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.72 : 500.22 = 171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.72/500.22 = 171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.72x = 500.22 × 171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.72x = 85,627.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,627.66/333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.59

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