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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.08, 832.76 and 170.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.08, 832.76 and 170.32 is: 255.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.08 : 832.76 = 170.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.08/832.76 = 170.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.08x = 832.76 × 170.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.08x = 141,835.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,835.68/555.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.52

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