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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.08, 739.84 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.08, 739.84 and 168.48 is: 252.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.08 : 739.84 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.08/739.84 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.08x = 739.84 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.08x = 124,648.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,648.24/493.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.80

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