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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.10, 500.91 and 171.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.10, 500.91 and 171.65 is: 257.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.10 : 500.91 = 171.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.10/500.91 = 171.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.10x = 500.91 × 171.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.10x = 85,981.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,981.20/334.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.35

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