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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.72, 743.34 and 171.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.72, 743.34 and 171.03 is: 256.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.72 : 743.34 = 171.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.72/743.34 = 171.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.72x = 743.34 × 171.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.72x = 127,133.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,133.44/495.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.46

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