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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.25, 742.92 and 170.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.25, 742.92 and 170.62 is: 255.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.25 : 742.92 = 170.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.25/742.92 = 170.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.25x = 742.92 × 170.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.25x = 126,757.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,757.01/495.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.95

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