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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.94, 750.02 and 170.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.94, 750.02 and 170.90 is: 256.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.94 : 750.02 = 170.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.94/750.02 = 170.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.94x = 750.02 × 170.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.94x = 128,173.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,173.81/499.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.38

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