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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.15, 741.27 and 169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.15, 741.27 and 169.52 is: 254.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.15 : 741.27 = 169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.15/741.27 = 169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.15x = 741.27 × 169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.15x = 125,656.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,656.38/494.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.29

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