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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.46, 741.63 and 169.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.46, 741.63 and 169.81 is: 254.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.46 : 741.63 = 169.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.46/741.63 = 169.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.46x = 741.63 × 169.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.46x = 125,936.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,936.19/494.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.69

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