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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.84, 741.82 and 170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.84, 741.82 and 170.16 is: 255.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.84 : 741.82 = 170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.84/741.82 = 170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.84x = 741.82 × 170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.84x = 126,228.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,228.09/494.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.09

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