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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.08, 740.64 and 169.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.08, 740.64 and 169.36 is: 253.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.08 : 740.64 = 169.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.08/740.64 = 169.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.08x = 740.64 × 169.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.08x = 125,434.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,434.79/494.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.88

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