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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.13, 741.30 and 169.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.13, 741.30 and 169.71 is: 254.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.13 : 741.30 = 169.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.13/741.30 = 169.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.13x = 741.30 × 169.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.13x = 125,806.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,806.02/494.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.60

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