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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.68, 742.02 and 170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.68, 742.02 and 170 is: 255.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.68 : 742.02 = 170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.68/742.02 = 170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.68x = 742.02 × 170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.68x = 126,143.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,143.40/494.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.00

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