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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.84, 499.44 and 170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.84, 499.44 and 170.12 is: 255.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.84 : 499.44 = 170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.84/499.44 = 170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.84x = 499.44 × 170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.84x = 84,964.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,964.73/332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.27

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