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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.08, 501.06 and 171.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.08, 501.06 and 171.90 is: 257.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.08 : 501.06 = 171.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.08/501.06 = 171.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.08x = 501.06 × 171.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.08x = 86,132.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,132.21/334.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.82

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