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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.12, 739.68 and 168.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.12, 739.68 and 168.50 is: 252.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.12 : 739.68 = 168.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.12/739.68 = 168.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.12x = 739.68 × 168.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.12x = 124,636.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,636.08/493.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.75

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