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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.97, 744.03 and 171.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.97, 744.03 and 171.25 is: 256.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.97 : 744.03 = 171.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.97/744.03 = 171.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.97x = 744.03 × 171.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.97x = 127,415.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,415.14/495.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.90

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