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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.96, 501.24 and 171.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.96, 501.24 and 171.84 is: 257.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.96 : 501.24 = 171.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.96/501.24 = 171.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.96x = 501.24 × 171.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.96x = 86,133.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,133.08/333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.91

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