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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.16, 741.26 and 169.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.16, 741.26 and 169.53 is: 254.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.16 : 741.26 = 169.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.16/741.26 = 169.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.16x = 741.26 × 169.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.16x = 125,665.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,665.81/494.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.30

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