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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.92, 742.44 and 170.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.92, 742.44 and 170.32 is: 255.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.92 : 742.44 = 170.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.92/742.44 = 170.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.92x = 742.44 × 170.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.92x = 126,452.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,452.38/494.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.50

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