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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.83, 500.16 and 170.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.83, 500.16 and 170.63 is: 256.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.83 : 500.16 = 170.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.83/500.16 = 170.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.83x = 500.16 × 170.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.83x = 85,342.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,342.30/332.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.41

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