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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.11, 742.53 and 170.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.11, 742.53 and 170.57 is: 255.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.11 : 742.53 = 170.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.11/742.53 = 170.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.11x = 742.53 × 170.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.11x = 126,653.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,653.34/495.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.81

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