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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.39, 833.07 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.39, 833.07 and 170.64 is: 255.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.39 : 833.07 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.39/833.07 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.39x = 833.07 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.39x = 142,155.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,155.06/555.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.96

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