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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.97, 500.34 and 170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.97, 500.34 and 170.76 is: 256.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.97 : 500.34 = 170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.97/500.34 = 170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.97x = 500.34 × 170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.97x = 85,438.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,438.06/332.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.59

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