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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.74, 743.52 and 171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.74, 743.52 and 171.12 is: 256.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.74 : 743.52 = 171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.74/743.52 = 171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.74x = 743.52 × 171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.74x = 127,231.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,231.14/495.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.65

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