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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.52, 499.08 and 170.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.52, 499.08 and 170.31 is: 255.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.52 : 499.08 = 170.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.52/499.08 = 170.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.52x = 499.08 × 170.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.52x = 84,998.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,998.31/332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.62

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