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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.23, 501.10 and 171.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.23, 501.10 and 171.79 is: 257.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.23 : 501.10 = 171.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.23/501.10 = 171.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.23x = 501.10 × 171.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.23x = 86,083.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,083.97/334.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.56

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