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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.56, 499.20 and 170.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.56, 499.20 and 170.38 is: 255.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.56 : 499.20 = 170.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.56/499.20 = 170.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.56x = 499.20 × 170.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.56x = 85,053.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,053.70/332.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.75

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