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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.25, 739.91 and 168.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.25, 739.91 and 168.53 is: 252.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.25 : 739.91 = 168.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.25/739.91 = 168.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.25x = 739.91 × 168.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.25x = 124,699.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,699.30/493.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.81

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