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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.07, 499.65 and 170.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.07, 499.65 and 170.65 is: 256.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.07 : 499.65 = 170.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.07/499.65 = 170.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.07x = 499.65 × 170.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.07x = 85,265.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,265.27/333.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.00

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