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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.29, 739.95 and 168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.29, 739.95 and 168.60 is: 252.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.29 : 739.95 = 168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.29/739.95 = 168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.29x = 739.95 × 168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.29x = 124,755.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,755.57/493.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.91

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