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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.51, 499.06 and 170.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.51, 499.06 and 170.31 is: 255.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.51 : 499.06 = 170.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.51/499.06 = 170.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.51x = 499.06 × 170.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.51x = 84,994.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,994.91/332.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.62

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