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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.65, 833.22 and 170.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.65, 833.22 and 170.81 is: 256.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.65 : 833.22 = 170.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.65/833.22 = 170.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.65x = 833.22 × 170.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.65x = 142,322.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,322.31/555.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.14

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