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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.76, 500.70 and 171.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.76, 500.70 and 171.52 is: 257.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.76 : 500.70 = 171.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.76/500.70 = 171.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.76x = 500.70 × 171.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.76x = 85,880.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,880.06/333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.31

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