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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.32, 742.91 and 170.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.32, 742.91 and 170.69 is: 256.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.32 : 742.91 = 170.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.32/742.91 = 170.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.32x = 742.91 × 170.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.32x = 126,802.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,802.74/495.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.00

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