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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.01, 499.05 and 170.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.01, 499.05 and 170.35 is: 255.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.01 : 499.05 = 170.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.01/499.05 = 170.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.01x = 499.05 × 170.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.01x = 85,013.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,013.17/333.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.29

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