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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.16, 740.76 and 169.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.16, 740.76 and 169.31 is: 253.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.16 : 740.76 = 169.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.16/740.76 = 169.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.16x = 740.76 × 169.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.16x = 125,418.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,418.08/494.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.80

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