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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.67, 742.20 and 170.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.67, 742.20 and 170.07 is: 255.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.67 : 742.20 = 170.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.67/742.20 = 170.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.67x = 742.20 × 170.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.67x = 126,225.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,225.95/494.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.17

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