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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.14, 501.36 and 171.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.14, 501.36 and 171.94 is: 257.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.14 : 501.36 = 171.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.14/501.36 = 171.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.14x = 501.36 × 171.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.14x = 86,202.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,202.88/334.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.98

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