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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.46, 741.20 and 169.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.46, 741.20 and 169.61 is: 254.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.46 : 741.20 = 169.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.46/741.20 = 169.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.46x = 741.20 × 169.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.46x = 125,710.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,710.38/494.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.24

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