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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.96, 500.36 and 170.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.96, 500.36 and 170.78 is: 256.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.96 : 500.36 = 170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.96/500.36 = 170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.96x = 500.36 × 170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.96x = 85,448.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,448.13/332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.64

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