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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.55, 498.71 and 170.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.55, 498.71 and 170.21 is: 255.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.55 : 498.71 = 170.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.55/498.71 = 170.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.55x = 498.71 × 170.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.55x = 84,882.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,882.08/332.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.25

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