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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.22, 741.40 and 169.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.22, 741.40 and 169.50 is: 254.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.22 : 741.40 = 169.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.22/741.40 = 169.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.22x = 741.40 × 169.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.22x = 125,666.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,666.88/494.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.27

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