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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.09, 742.14 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.09, 742.14 and 170.28 is: 255.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.09 : 742.14 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.09/742.14 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.09x = 742.14 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.09x = 126,371.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,371.60/495.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.25

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