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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.03, 741.04 and 169.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.03, 741.04 and 169.31 is: 253.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.03 : 741.04 = 169.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.03/741.04 = 169.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.03x = 741.04 × 169.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.03x = 125,466.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,466.91/494.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.96

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