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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.39, 741.89 and 169.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.39, 741.89 and 169.98 is: 255.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.39 : 741.89 = 169.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.39/741.89 = 169.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.39x = 741.89 × 169.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.39x = 126,105.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,105.61/494.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.08

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