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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.16, 744.16 and 171.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.16, 744.16 and 171.52 is: 257.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.16 : 744.16 = 171.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.16/744.16 = 171.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.16x = 744.16 × 171.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.16x = 127,638.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,638.32/496.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.25

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