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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.16, 742.71 and 170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.16, 742.71 and 170.52 is: 255.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.16 : 742.71 = 170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.16/742.71 = 170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.16x = 742.71 × 170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.16x = 126,644.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,644.76/495.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.77

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