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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.92, 500.99 and 171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.92, 500.99 and 171.72 is: 257.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.92 : 500.99 = 171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.92/500.99 = 171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.92x = 500.99 × 171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.92x = 86,029.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,029.14/333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.63

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