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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.36, 742.99 and 170.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.36, 742.99 and 170.75 is: 256.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.36 : 742.99 = 170.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.36/742.99 = 170.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.36x = 742.99 × 170.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.36x = 126,865.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,865.54/495.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.11

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