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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.16, 500.96 and 171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.16, 500.96 and 171.68 is: 257.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.16 : 500.96 = 171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.16/500.96 = 171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.16x = 500.96 × 171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.16x = 86,004.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,004.81/334.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.38

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