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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.08, 499.15 and 170.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.08, 499.15 and 170.42 is: 255.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.08 : 499.15 = 170.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.08/499.15 = 170.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.08x = 499.15 × 170.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.08x = 85,061.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,061.80/333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.38

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