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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.30, 740.13 and 168.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.30, 740.13 and 168.76 is: 253.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.30 : 740.13 = 168.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.30/740.13 = 168.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.30x = 740.13 × 168.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.30x = 124,904.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,904.34/493.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.20

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