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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.18, 739.60 and 168.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.18, 739.60 and 168.47 is: 252.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.18 : 739.60 = 168.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.18/739.60 = 168.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.18x = 739.60 × 168.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.18x = 124,599.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,599.07/493.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.65

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