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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.63, 743.50 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.63, 743.50 and 171.02 is: 256.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.63 : 743.50 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.63/743.50 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.63x = 743.50 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.63x = 127,153.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,153.37/495.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.55

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