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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.44, 741.36 and 169.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.44, 741.36 and 169.72 is: 254.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.44 : 741.36 = 169.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.44/741.36 = 169.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.44x = 741.36 × 169.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.44x = 125,823.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,823.62/494.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.48

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