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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.67, 741.50 and 169.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.67, 741.50 and 169.86 is: 254.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.67 : 741.50 = 169.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.67/741.50 = 169.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.67x = 741.50 × 169.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.67x = 125,950.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,950.34/494.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.61

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