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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.42, 832.83 and 170.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.42, 832.83 and 170.62 is: 255.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.42 : 832.83 = 170.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.42/832.83 = 170.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.42x = 832.83 × 170.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.42x = 142,097.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,097.45/555.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.84

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