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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.93, 500.90 and 171.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.93, 500.90 and 171.53 is: 257.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.93 : 500.90 = 171.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.93/500.90 = 171.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.93x = 500.90 × 171.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.93x = 85,916.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,916.01/333.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.29

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