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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.78, 741.70 and 169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.78, 741.70 and 169.97 is: 254.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.78 : 741.70 = 169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.78/741.70 = 169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.78x = 741.70 × 169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.78x = 126,065.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,065.90/494.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.79

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