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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.70, 499.04 and 170.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.70, 499.04 and 170.38 is: 255.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.70 : 499.04 = 170.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.70/499.04 = 170.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.70x = 499.04 × 170.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.70x = 85,026.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,026.44/332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.56

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