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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.70, 499.97 and 170.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.70, 499.97 and 170.50 is: 256.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.70 : 499.97 = 170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.70/499.97 = 170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.70x = 499.97 × 170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.70x = 85,244.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,244.03/332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.22

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