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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495, 741.92 and 170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495, 741.92 and 170.08 is: 254.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495 : 741.92 = 170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495/741.92 = 170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495x = 741.92 × 170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495x = 126,185.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,185.75/495
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.92

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