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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.77, 500.96 and 171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.77, 500.96 and 171.56 is: 257.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.77 : 500.96 = 171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.77/500.96 = 171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.77x = 500.96 × 171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.77x = 85,946.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,946.38/333.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.51

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