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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.29, 739.94 and 168.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.29, 739.94 and 168.62 is: 252.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.29 : 739.94 = 168.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.29/739.94 = 168.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.29x = 739.94 × 168.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.29x = 124,764.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,764.14/493.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.92

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