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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.36, 740.13 and 168.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.36, 740.13 and 168.82 is: 253.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.36 : 740.13 = 168.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.36/740.13 = 168.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.36x = 740.13 × 168.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.36x = 124,948.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,948.75/493.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.26

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