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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.26, 501.48 and 171.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.26, 501.48 and 171.90 is: 257.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.26 : 501.48 = 171.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.26/501.48 = 171.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.26x = 501.48 × 171.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.26x = 86,204.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,204.41/334.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.90

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