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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.09, 740.93 and 169.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.09, 740.93 and 169.48 is: 254.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.09 : 740.93 = 169.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.09/740.93 = 169.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.09x = 740.93 × 169.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.09x = 125,572.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,572.82/494.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.15

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