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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.10, 832.78 and 170.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.10, 832.78 and 170.36 is: 255.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.10 : 832.78 = 170.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.10/832.78 = 170.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.10x = 832.78 × 170.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.10x = 141,872.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,872.40/555.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.58

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