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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.38, 833.21 and 170.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.38, 833.21 and 170.63 is: 255.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.38 : 833.21 = 170.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.38/833.21 = 170.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.38x = 833.21 × 170.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.38x = 142,170.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,170.62/555.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.99

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