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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.34, 740.12 and 168.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.34, 740.12 and 168.71 is: 253.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.34 : 740.12 = 168.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.34/740.12 = 168.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.34x = 740.12 × 168.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.34x = 124,861.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,861.10/493.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.10

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