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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.20, 499.85 and 170.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.20, 499.85 and 170.83 is: 256.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.20 : 499.85 = 170.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.20/499.85 = 170.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.20x = 499.85 × 170.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.20x = 85,389.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,389.38/333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.27

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