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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.40, 499.56 and 170.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.40, 499.56 and 170.68 is: 255.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.40 : 499.56 = 170.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.40/499.56 = 170.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.40x = 499.56 × 170.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.40x = 85,264.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,264.90/333.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.74

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