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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.21, 741.22 and 169.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.21, 741.22 and 169.40 is: 254.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.21 : 741.22 = 169.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.21/741.22 = 169.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.21x = 741.22 × 169.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.21x = 125,564.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,564.10/494.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.07

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