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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.92, 499.60 and 170.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.92, 499.60 and 170.71 is: 256.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.92 : 499.60 = 170.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.92/499.60 = 170.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.92x = 499.60 × 170.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.92x = 85,286.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,286.72/332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.18

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