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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.75, 500.61 and 171.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.75, 500.61 and 171.33 is: 256.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.75 : 500.61 = 171.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.75/500.61 = 171.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.75x = 500.61 × 171.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.75x = 85,769.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,769.51/333.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.99

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