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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.77, 742.16 and 170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.77, 742.16 and 170.14 is: 255.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.77 : 742.16 = 170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.77/742.16 = 170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.77x = 742.16 × 170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.77x = 126,271.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,271.10/494.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.21

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