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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.70, 743.62 and 171.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.70, 743.62 and 171.08 is: 256.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.70 : 743.62 = 171.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.70/743.62 = 171.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.70x = 743.62 × 171.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.70x = 127,218.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,218.51/495.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.64

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