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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.38, 740.08 and 169.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.38, 740.08 and 169.12 is: 253.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.38 : 740.08 = 169.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.38/740.08 = 169.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.38x = 740.08 × 169.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.38x = 125,162.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,162.33/493.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.68

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