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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.02, 499.80 and 170.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.02, 499.80 and 170.82 is: 256.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.02 : 499.80 = 170.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.02/499.80 = 170.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.02x = 499.80 × 170.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.02x = 85,375.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,375.84/333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.37

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