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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.04, 739.63 and 168.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.04, 739.63 and 168.33 is: 252.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.04 : 739.63 = 168.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.04/739.63 = 168.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.04x = 739.63 × 168.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.04x = 124,500.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,500.74/493.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.52

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