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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.76, 498.68 and 170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.76, 498.68 and 170.10 is: 254.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.76 : 498.68 = 170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.76/498.68 = 170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.76x = 498.68 × 170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.76x = 84,825.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,825.04/332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.91

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