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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.22, 739.90 and 168.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.22, 739.90 and 168.50 is: 252.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.22 : 739.90 = 168.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.22/739.90 = 168.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.22x = 739.90 × 168.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.22x = 124,673.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,673.15/493.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.77

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