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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.38, 499.62 and 170.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.38, 499.62 and 170.72 is: 255.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.38 : 499.62 = 170.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.38/499.62 = 170.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.38x = 499.62 × 170.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.38x = 85,295.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,295.13/333.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.85

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