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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.56, 741.84 and 170.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.56, 741.84 and 170.02 is: 255.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.56 : 741.84 = 170.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.56/741.84 = 170.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.56x = 741.84 × 170.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.56x = 126,127.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,127.64/494.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.03

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