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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.46, 739.70 and 168.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.46, 739.70 and 168.61 is: 252.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.46 : 739.70 = 168.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.46/739.70 = 168.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.46x = 739.70 × 168.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.46x = 124,716.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,716.28/493.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.74

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