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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.87, 500.31 and 171.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.87, 500.31 and 171.42 is: 256.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.87 : 500.31 = 171.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.87/500.31 = 171.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.87x = 500.31 × 171.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.87x = 85,763.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,763.14/333.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.88

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