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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.31, 741.21 and 169.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.31, 741.21 and 169.57 is: 254.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.31 : 741.21 = 169.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.31/741.21 = 169.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.31x = 741.21 × 169.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.31x = 125,686.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,686.98/494.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.27

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