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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.56, 749.16 and 170.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.56, 749.16 and 170.45 is: 255.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.56 : 749.16 = 170.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.56/749.16 = 170.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.56x = 749.16 × 170.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.56x = 127,694.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,694.32/499.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.61

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