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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.29, 740.05 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.29, 740.05 and 168.66 is: 253.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.29 : 740.05 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.29/740.05 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.29x = 740.05 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.29x = 124,816.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,816.41/493.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.03

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