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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.35, 739.84 and 168.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.35, 739.84 and 168.63 is: 252.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.35 : 739.84 = 168.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.35/739.84 = 168.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.35x = 739.84 × 168.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.35x = 124,754.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,754.68/493.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.88

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