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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.17, 501.39 and 171.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.17, 501.39 and 171.90 is: 257.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.17 : 501.39 = 171.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.17/501.39 = 171.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.17x = 501.39 × 171.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.17x = 86,188.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,188.94/334.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.92

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