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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.24, 833 and 170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.24, 833 and 170.52 is: 255.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.24 : 833 = 170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.24/833 = 170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.24x = 833 × 170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.24x = 142,043.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,043.16/555.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.82

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