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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.08, 741.13 and 169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.08, 741.13 and 169.44 is: 254.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.08 : 741.13 = 169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.08/741.13 = 169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.08x = 741.13 × 169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.08x = 125,577.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,577.07/494.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.17

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