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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.85, 499.29 and 170.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.85, 499.29 and 170.49 is: 255.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.85 : 499.29 = 170.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.85/499.29 = 170.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.85x = 499.29 × 170.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.85x = 85,123.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,123.95/332.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.74

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