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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.92, 743.98 and 171.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.92, 743.98 and 171.34 is: 257.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.92 : 743.98 = 171.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.92/743.98 = 171.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.92x = 743.98 × 171.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.92x = 127,473.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,473.53/495.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.04

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