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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.10, 740.97 and 169.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.10, 740.97 and 169.41 is: 254.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.10 : 740.97 = 169.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.10/740.97 = 169.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.10x = 740.97 × 169.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.10x = 125,527.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,527.73/494.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.05

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