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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.28, 741.48 and 169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.28, 741.48 and 169.56 is: 254.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.28 : 741.48 = 169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.28/741.48 = 169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.28x = 741.48 × 169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.28x = 125,725.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,725.35/494.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.36

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