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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.16, 741.30 and 181.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.16, 741.30 and 181.82 is: 272.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.16 : 741.30 = 181.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.16/741.30 = 181.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.16x = 741.30 × 181.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.16x = 134,779.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,779.46/494.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.75

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