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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.09, 502.56 and 170.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.09, 502.56 and 170.45 is: 255.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.09 : 502.56 = 170.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.09/502.56 = 170.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.09x = 502.56 × 170.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.09x = 85,662.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,662.61/335.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.64

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