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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.22, 499.78 and 170.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.22, 499.78 and 170.90 is: 256.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.22 : 499.78 = 170.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.22/499.78 = 170.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.22x = 499.78 × 170.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.22x = 85,411.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,411.55/333.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.33

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