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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.10, 748.78 and 170.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.10, 748.78 and 170.03 is: 255.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.10 : 748.78 = 170.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.10/748.78 = 170.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.10x = 748.78 × 170.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.10x = 127,316.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,316.51/499.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.09

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