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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.75, 499.38 and 170.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.75, 499.38 and 170.42 is: 255.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.75 : 499.38 = 170.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.75/499.38 = 170.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.75x = 499.38 × 170.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.75x = 85,104.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,104.34/332.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.76

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