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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.98, 741.96 and 170.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.98, 741.96 and 170.26 is: 255.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.98 : 741.96 = 170.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.98/741.96 = 170.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.98x = 741.96 × 170.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.98x = 126,326.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,326.11/494.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.21

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