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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.32, 742.91 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.32, 742.91 and 170.64 is: 255.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.32 : 742.91 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.32/742.91 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.32x = 742.91 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.32x = 126,769.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,769.31/495.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.94

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