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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.44, 740 and 168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.44, 740 and 168.80 is: 253.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.44 : 740 = 168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.44/740 = 168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.44x = 740 × 168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.44x = 124,912.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,912.00/493.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.15

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