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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.92, 741.87 and 170.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.92, 741.87 and 170.11 is: 254.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.92 : 741.87 = 170.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.92/741.87 = 170.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.92x = 741.87 × 170.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.92x = 126,199.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,199.51/494.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.99

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