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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.59, 743.24 and 170.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.59, 743.24 and 170.84 is: 256.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.59 : 743.24 = 170.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.59/743.24 = 170.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.59x = 743.24 × 170.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.59x = 126,977.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,977.41/495.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.22

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