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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.51, 741.18 and 169.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.51, 741.18 and 169.61 is: 254.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.51 : 741.18 = 169.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.51/741.18 = 169.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.51x = 741.18 × 169.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.51x = 125,711.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,711.54/494.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.21

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