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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.87, 499.44 and 170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.87, 499.44 and 170.60 is: 255.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.87 : 499.44 = 170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.87/499.44 = 170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.87x = 499.44 × 170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.87x = 85,204.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,204.46/332.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.97

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