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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.22, 742.90 and 170.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.22, 742.90 and 170.50 is: 255.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.22 : 742.90 = 170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.22/742.90 = 170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.22x = 742.90 × 170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.22x = 126,664.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,664.45/495.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.77

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