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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.29, 740.63 and 169.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.29, 740.63 and 169.48 is: 253.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.29 : 740.63 = 169.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.29/740.63 = 169.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.29x = 740.63 × 169.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.29x = 125,521.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,521.13/494.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.94

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