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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.75, 499.22 and 170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.75, 499.22 and 170.54 is: 255.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.75 : 499.22 = 170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.75/499.22 = 170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.75x = 499.22 × 170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.75x = 85,138.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,138.01/332.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.87

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