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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.14, 741.18 and 169.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.14, 741.18 and 169.51 is: 254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.14 : 741.18 = 169.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.14/741.18 = 169.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.14x = 741.18 × 169.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.14x = 125,637.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,637.42/494.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.25

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