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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.72, 832.16 and 170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.72, 832.16 and 170 is: 255.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.72 : 832.16 = 170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.72/832.16 = 170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.72x = 832.16 × 170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.72x = 141,467.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,467.20/554.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.02

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