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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.97, 501.84 and 171.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.97, 501.84 and 171.76 is: 258.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.97 : 501.84 = 171.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.97/501.84 = 171.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.97x = 501.84 × 171.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.97x = 86,196.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,196.04/333.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.10

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