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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333, 498.96 and 170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333, 498.96 and 170.34 is: 255.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333 : 498.96 = 170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333/498.96 = 170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333x = 498.96 × 170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333x = 84,992.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,992.85/333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.23

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