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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.10, 740.55 and 181.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.10, 740.55 and 181.49 is: 272.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.10 : 740.55 = 181.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.10/740.55 = 181.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.10x = 740.55 × 181.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.10x = 134,404.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,404.10/494.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.02

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