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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.07, 748.65 and 170.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.07, 748.65 and 170.00 is: 255.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.07 : 748.65 = 170.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.07/748.65 = 170.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.07x = 748.65 × 170.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.07x = 127,266.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,266.76/499.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.01

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