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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.67, 741.99 and 170.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.67, 741.99 and 170.26 is: 255.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.67 : 741.99 = 170.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.67/741.99 = 170.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.67x = 741.99 × 170.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.67x = 126,331.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,331.22/494.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.38

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