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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.07, 739.62 and 168.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.07, 739.62 and 168.44 is: 252.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.07 : 739.62 = 168.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.07/739.62 = 168.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.07x = 739.62 × 168.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.07x = 124,581.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,581.59/493.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.67

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