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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.15, 739.72 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.15, 739.72 and 168.52 is: 252.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.15 : 739.72 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.15/739.72 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.15x = 739.72 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.15x = 124,655.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,655.77/493.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.78

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