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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.40, 740.19 and 168.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.40, 740.19 and 168.70 is: 253.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.40 : 740.19 = 168.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.40/740.19 = 168.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.40x = 740.19 × 168.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.40x = 124,870.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,870.05/493.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.08

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