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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.15, 739.23 and 168.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.15, 739.23 and 168.29 is: 252.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.15 : 739.23 = 168.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.15/739.23 = 168.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.15x = 739.23 × 168.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.15x = 124,406.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,406.23/493.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.27

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