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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.26, 739.77 and 168.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.26, 739.77 and 168.55 is: 252.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.26 : 739.77 = 168.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.26/739.77 = 168.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.26x = 739.77 × 168.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.26x = 124,685.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,685.75/493.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.78

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