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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.28, 741.51 and 169.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.28, 741.51 and 169.57 is: 254.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.28 : 741.51 = 169.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.28/741.51 = 169.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.28x = 741.51 × 169.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.28x = 125,736.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,736.00/494.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.38

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