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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.60, 743.48 and 171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.60, 743.48 and 171 is: 256.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.60 : 743.48 = 171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.60/743.48 = 171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.60x = 743.48 × 171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.60x = 127,135.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,135.08/495.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.53

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