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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555, 832.50 and 170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555, 832.50 and 170.25 is: 255.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555 : 832.50 = 170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555/832.50 = 170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555x = 832.50 × 170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555x = 141,733.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,733.13/555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.38

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