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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.04, 741.05 and 169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.04, 741.05 and 169.44 is: 254.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.04 : 741.05 = 169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.04/741.05 = 169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.04x = 741.05 × 169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.04x = 125,563.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,563.51/494.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.16

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