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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.33, 741.60 and 169.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.33, 741.60 and 169.70 is: 254.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.33 : 741.60 = 169.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.33/741.60 = 169.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.33x = 741.60 × 169.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.33x = 125,845.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,845.81/494.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.58

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