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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.92, 501.10 and 171.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.92, 501.10 and 171.71 is: 257.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.92 : 501.10 = 171.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.92/501.10 = 171.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.92x = 501.10 × 171.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.92x = 86,043.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,043.88/333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.68

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