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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.64, 741.83 and 170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.64, 741.83 and 170.24 is: 255.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.64 : 741.83 = 170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.64/741.83 = 170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.64x = 741.83 × 170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.64x = 126,284.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,284.58/494.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.31

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