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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493, 739.58 and 168.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493, 739.58 and 168.46 is: 252.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493 : 739.58 = 168.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493/739.58 = 168.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493x = 739.58 × 168.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493x = 124,589.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,589.65/493
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.72

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