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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.59, 833.30 and 170.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.59, 833.30 and 170.75 is: 256.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.59 : 833.30 = 170.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.59/833.30 = 170.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.59x = 833.30 × 170.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.59x = 142,285.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,285.12/555.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.10

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