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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.44, 741.78 and 170.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.44, 741.78 and 170.05 is: 255.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.44 : 741.78 = 170.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.44/741.78 = 170.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.44x = 741.78 × 170.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.44x = 126,139.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,139.69/494.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.12

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