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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.16, 741.33 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.16, 741.33 and 169.74 is: 254.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.16 : 741.33 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.16/741.33 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.16x = 741.33 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.16x = 125,833.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,833.35/494.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.64

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