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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.31, 498.04 and 170.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.31, 498.04 and 170.05 is: 254.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.31 : 498.04 = 170.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.31/498.04 = 170.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.31x = 498.04 × 170.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.31x = 84,690.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,690.85/332.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.85

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