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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.73, 498.78 and 170.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.73, 498.78 and 170.06 is: 254.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.73 : 498.78 = 170.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.73/498.78 = 170.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.73x = 498.78 × 170.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.73x = 84,820.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,820.03/332.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.92

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