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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.28, 739.78 and 168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.28, 739.78 and 168.64 is: 252.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.28 : 739.78 = 168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.28/739.78 = 168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.28x = 739.78 × 168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.28x = 124,756.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,756.50/493.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.91

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