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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.34, 741.62 and 169.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.34, 741.62 and 169.71 is: 254.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.34 : 741.62 = 169.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.34/741.62 = 169.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.34x = 741.62 × 169.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.34x = 125,860.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,860.33/494.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.60

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