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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.36, 498.82 and 170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.36, 498.82 and 170.16 is: 255.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.36 : 498.82 = 170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.36/498.82 = 170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.36x = 498.82 × 170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.36x = 84,879.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,879.21/332.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.38

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