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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.19, 742.77 and 170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.19, 742.77 and 170.56 is: 255.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.19 : 742.77 = 170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.19/742.77 = 170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.19x = 742.77 × 170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.19x = 126,683.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,683.14/495.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.83

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