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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.19, 742.33 and 170.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.19, 742.33 and 170.48 is: 255.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.19 : 742.33 = 170.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.19/742.33 = 170.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.19x = 742.33 × 170.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.19x = 126,552.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,552.42/495.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.56

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