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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.90, 499.34 and 170.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.90, 499.34 and 170.49 is: 255.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.90 : 499.34 = 170.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.90/499.34 = 170.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.90x = 499.34 × 170.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.90x = 85,131.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,131.62/332.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.73

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