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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.06, 502.32 and 170.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.06, 502.32 and 170.53 is: 255.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.06 : 502.32 = 170.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.06/502.32 = 170.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.06x = 502.32 × 170.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.06x = 85,657.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,657.27/335.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.65

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