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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.65, 743.38 and 171.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.65, 743.38 and 171.11 is: 256.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.65 : 743.38 = 171.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.65/743.38 = 171.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.65x = 743.38 × 171.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.65x = 127,201.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,201.18/495.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.63

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