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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.70, 742.08 and 170.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.70, 742.08 and 170.07 is: 255.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.70 : 742.08 = 170.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.70/742.08 = 170.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.70x = 742.08 × 170.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.70x = 126,205.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,205.55/494.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.12

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