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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.67, 744.49 and 171.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.67, 744.49 and 171.83 is: 257.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.67 : 744.49 = 171.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.67/744.49 = 171.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.67x = 744.49 × 171.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.67x = 127,925.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,925.72/496.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.57

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