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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.02, 501.06 and 171.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.02, 501.06 and 171.84 is: 257.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.02 : 501.06 = 171.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.02/501.06 = 171.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.02x = 501.06 × 171.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.02x = 86,102.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,102.15/334.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.78

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