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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.88, 499.96 and 171.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.88, 499.96 and 171.64 is: 257.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.88 : 499.96 = 171.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.88/499.96 = 171.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.88x = 499.96 × 171.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.88x = 85,813.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,813.13/333.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.02

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