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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.16, 742.80 and 170.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.16, 742.80 and 170.45 is: 255.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.16 : 742.80 = 170.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.16/742.80 = 170.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.16x = 742.80 × 170.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.16x = 126,612.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,612.71/495.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.70

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