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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.29, 741.44 and 169.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.29, 741.44 and 169.66 is: 254.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.29 : 741.44 = 169.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.29/741.44 = 169.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.29x = 741.44 × 169.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.29x = 125,788.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,788.15/494.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.48

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