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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.36, 741.48 and 169.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.36, 741.48 and 169.70 is: 254.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.36 : 741.48 = 169.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.36/741.48 = 169.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.36x = 741.48 × 169.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.36x = 125,829.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,829.16/494.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.53

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