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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.42, 740.16 and 169.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.42, 740.16 and 169.01 is: 253.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.42 : 740.16 = 169.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.42/740.16 = 169.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.42x = 740.16 × 169.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.42x = 125,095.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,095.87/493.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.53

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