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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.61, 743.57 and 171.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.61, 743.57 and 171.01 is: 256.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.61 : 743.57 = 171.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.61/743.57 = 171.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.61x = 743.57 × 171.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.61x = 127,157.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,157.05/495.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.57

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