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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.74, 741.90 and 170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.74, 741.90 and 170.14 is: 255.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.74 : 741.90 = 170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.74/741.90 = 170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.74x = 741.90 × 170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.74x = 126,226.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,226.87/494.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.14

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