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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.37, 741.60 and 169.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.37, 741.60 and 169.67 is: 254.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.37 : 741.60 = 169.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.37/741.60 = 169.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.37x = 741.60 × 169.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.37x = 125,823.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,823.56/494.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.51

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