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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.84, 499.53 and 170.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.84, 499.53 and 170.57 is: 256.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.84 : 499.53 = 170.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.84/499.53 = 170.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.84x = 499.53 × 170.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.84x = 85,206.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,206.72/332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.00

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