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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.40, 833.10 and 170.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.40, 833.10 and 170.68 is: 256.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.40 : 833.10 = 170.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.40/833.10 = 170.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.40x = 833.10 × 170.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.40x = 142,193.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,193.51/555.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.02

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