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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.52, 498.66 and 170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.52, 498.66 and 170.10 is: 255.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.52 : 498.66 = 170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.52/498.66 = 170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.52x = 498.66 × 170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.52x = 84,822.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,822.07/332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.09

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