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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.96, 743.88 and 171.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.96, 743.88 and 171.30 is: 256.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.96 : 743.88 = 171.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.96/743.88 = 171.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.96x = 743.88 × 171.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.96x = 127,426.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,426.64/495.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.93

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