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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.16, 499.32 and 170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.16, 499.32 and 170.80 is: 255.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.16 : 499.32 = 170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.16/499.32 = 170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.16x = 499.32 × 170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.16x = 85,283.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,283.86/333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.98

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