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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.06, 741.20 and 169.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.06, 741.20 and 169.42 is: 254.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.06 : 741.20 = 169.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.06/741.20 = 169.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.06x = 741.20 × 169.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.06x = 125,574.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,574.10/494.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.17

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