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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.15, 742.77 and 170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.15, 742.77 and 170.52 is: 255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.15 : 742.77 = 170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.15/742.77 = 170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.15x = 742.77 × 170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.15x = 126,657.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,657.14/495.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.80

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