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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.65, 743.47 and 171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.65, 743.47 and 171 is: 256.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.65 : 743.47 = 171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.65/743.47 = 171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.65x = 743.47 × 171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.65x = 127,132.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,132.94/495.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.50

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