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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.10, 499.42 and 170.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.10, 499.42 and 170.65 is: 255.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.10 : 499.42 = 170.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.10/499.42 = 170.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.10x = 499.42 × 170.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.10x = 85,226.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,226.02/333.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.86

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