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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.71, 749.66 and 170.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.71, 749.66 and 170.61 is: 255.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.71 : 749.66 = 170.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.71/749.66 = 170.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.71x = 749.66 × 170.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.71x = 127,899.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,899.49/499.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.95

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