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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.69, 741.57 and 169.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.69, 741.57 and 169.98 is: 254.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.69 : 741.57 = 169.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.69/741.57 = 169.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.69x = 741.57 × 169.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.69x = 126,052.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,052.07/494.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.81

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