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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.48, 743.34 and 170.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.48, 743.34 and 170.85 is: 256.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.48 : 743.34 = 170.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.48/743.34 = 170.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.48x = 743.34 × 170.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.48x = 126,998.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,998.78/495.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.31

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