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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.88, 502.18 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.88, 502.18 and 170.28 is: 255.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.88 : 502.18 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.88/502.18 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.88x = 502.18 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.88x = 85,511.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,511.21/334.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.35

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