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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495, 741.98 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495, 741.98 and 170.28 is: 255.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495 : 741.98 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495/741.98 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495x = 741.98 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495x = 126,344.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,344.35/495
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.24

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