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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.01, 740.43 and 169.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.01, 740.43 and 169.11 is: 253.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.01 : 740.43 = 169.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.01/740.43 = 169.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.01x = 740.43 × 169.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.01x = 125,214.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,214.12/494.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.46

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