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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.09, 739.64 and 168.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.09, 739.64 and 168.45 is: 252.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.09 : 739.64 = 168.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.09/739.64 = 168.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.09x = 739.64 × 168.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.09x = 124,592.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,592.36/493.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.68

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