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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.21, 748.94 and 170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.21, 748.94 and 170.14 is: 255.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.21 : 748.94 = 170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.21/748.94 = 170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.21x = 748.94 × 170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.21x = 127,424.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,424.65/499.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.25

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