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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.61, 741.69 and 169.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.61, 741.69 and 169.89 is: 254.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.61 : 741.69 = 169.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.61/741.69 = 169.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.61x = 741.69 × 169.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.61x = 126,005.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,005.71/494.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.76

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