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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.10, 740.61 and 169.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.10, 740.61 and 169.29 is: 253.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.10 : 740.61 = 169.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.10/740.61 = 169.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.10x = 740.61 × 169.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.10x = 125,377.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,377.87/494.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.75

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