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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.38, 498.89 and 170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.38, 498.89 and 170.18 is: 255.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.38 : 498.89 = 170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.38/498.89 = 170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.38x = 498.89 × 170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.38x = 84,901.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,901.10/332.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.43

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