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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.48, 741.60 and 169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.48, 741.60 and 169.84 is: 254.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.48 : 741.60 = 169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.48/741.60 = 169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.48x = 741.60 × 169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.48x = 125,953.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,953.34/494.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.72

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