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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.58, 833.36 and 170.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.58, 833.36 and 170.83 is: 256.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.58 : 833.36 = 170.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.58/833.36 = 170.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.58x = 833.36 × 170.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.58x = 142,362.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,362.89/555.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.24

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