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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.65, 498.78 and 170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.65, 498.78 and 170.14 is: 255.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.65 : 498.78 = 170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.65/498.78 = 170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.65x = 498.78 × 170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.65x = 84,862.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,862.43/332.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.11

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