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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.59, 741.93 and 169.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.59, 741.93 and 169.91 is: 254.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.59 : 741.93 = 169.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.59/741.93 = 169.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.59x = 741.93 × 169.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.59x = 126,061.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,061.33/494.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.88

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