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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.84, 498.76 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.84, 498.76 and 170.64 is: 255.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.84 : 498.76 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.84/498.76 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.84x = 498.76 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.84x = 85,107.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,107.98/332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.70

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