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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.27, 742.97 and 170.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.27, 742.97 and 170.66 is: 256.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.27 : 742.97 = 170.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.27/742.97 = 170.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.27x = 742.97 × 170.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.27x = 126,795.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,795.26/495.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.01

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