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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334, 501.09 and 171.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334, 501.09 and 171.78 is: 257.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334 : 501.09 = 171.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334/501.09 = 171.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334x = 501.09 × 171.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334x = 86,077.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,077.24/334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.72

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