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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.36, 832.88 and 170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.36, 832.88 and 170.56 is: 255.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.36 : 832.88 = 170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.36/832.88 = 170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.36x = 832.88 × 170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.36x = 142,056.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,056.01/555.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.79

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