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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.02, 744.06 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.02, 744.06 and 171.36 is: 257.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.02 : 744.06 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.02/744.06 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.02x = 744.06 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.02x = 127,502.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,502.12/496.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.05

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