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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.08, 744.19 and 171.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.08, 744.19 and 171.47 is: 257.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.08 : 744.19 = 171.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.08/744.19 = 171.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.08x = 744.19 × 171.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.08x = 127,607.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,607.69/496.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.23

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