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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.41, 740.19 and 168.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.41, 740.19 and 168.71 is: 253.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.41 : 740.19 = 168.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.41/740.19 = 168.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.41x = 740.19 × 168.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.41x = 124,874.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,874.39/493.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.08

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