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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.26, 741.27 and 169.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.26, 741.27 and 169.55 is: 254.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.26 : 741.27 = 169.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.26/741.27 = 169.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.26x = 741.27 × 169.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.26x = 125,682.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,682.33/494.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.28

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