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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.92, 500.72 and 171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.92, 500.72 and 171.68 is: 257.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.92 : 500.72 = 171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.92/500.72 = 171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.92x = 500.72 × 171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.92x = 85,963.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,963.61/333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.44

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