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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.68, 749.64 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.68, 749.64 and 170.64 is: 256.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.68 : 749.64 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.68/749.64 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.68x = 749.64 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.68x = 127,918.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,918.57/499.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.00

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