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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.48, 741.81 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.48, 741.81 and 169.76 is: 254.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.48 : 741.81 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.48/741.81 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.48x = 741.81 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.48x = 125,929.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,929.67/494.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.67

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