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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.37, 741.55 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.37, 741.55 and 169.74 is: 254.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.37 : 741.55 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.37/741.55 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.37x = 741.55 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.37x = 125,870.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,870.70/494.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.61

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