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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.48, 832.82 and 170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.48, 832.82 and 170.52 is: 255.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.48 : 832.82 = 170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.48/832.82 = 170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.48x = 832.82 × 170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.48x = 142,012.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,012.47/555.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.66

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