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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.78, 741.96 and 170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.78, 741.96 and 170.10 is: 255.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.78 : 741.96 = 170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.78/741.96 = 170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.78x = 741.96 × 170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.78x = 126,207.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,207.40/494.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.08

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