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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.83, 742.26 and 170.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.83, 742.26 and 170.19 is: 255.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.83 : 742.26 = 170.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.83/742.26 = 170.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.83x = 742.26 × 170.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.83x = 126,324.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,324.38/494.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.29

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