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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.34, 498.65 and 170.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.34, 498.65 and 170.07 is: 255.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.34 : 498.65 = 170.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.34/498.65 = 170.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.34x = 498.65 × 170.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.34x = 84,804.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,804.56/332.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.17

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