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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.30, 748.86 and 170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.30, 748.86 and 170.20 is: 255.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.30 : 748.86 = 170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.30/748.86 = 170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.30x = 748.86 × 170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.30x = 127,455.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,455.97/499.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.27

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