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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.24, 832.90 and 170.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.24, 832.90 and 170.48 is: 255.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.24 : 832.90 = 170.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.24/832.90 = 170.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.24x = 832.90 × 170.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.24x = 141,992.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,992.79/555.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.73

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