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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.49, 743.36 and 170.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.49, 743.36 and 170.86 is: 256.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.49 : 743.36 = 170.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.49/743.36 = 170.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.49x = 743.36 × 170.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.49x = 127,010.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,010.85/495.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.33

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