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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.23, 501.09 and 169.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.23, 501.09 and 169.67 is: 254.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.23 : 501.09 = 169.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.23/501.09 = 169.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.23x = 501.09 × 169.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.23x = 85,017.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,017.43/334.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.37

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