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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.16, 740.99 and 181.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.16, 740.99 and 181.79 is: 272.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.16 : 740.99 = 181.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.16/740.99 = 181.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.16x = 740.99 × 181.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.16x = 134,708.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,708.72/494.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.60

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