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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.08, 499.62 and 170.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.08, 499.62 and 170.66 is: 256.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.08 : 499.62 = 170.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.08/499.62 = 170.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.08x = 499.62 × 170.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.08x = 85,267.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,267.04/333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.00

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