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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.50, 833.34 and 170.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.50, 833.34 and 170.84 is: 256.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.50 : 833.34 = 170.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.50/833.34 = 170.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.50x = 833.34 × 170.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.50x = 142,367.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,367.81/555.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.29

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