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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.46, 739.90 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.46, 739.90 and 168.66 is: 252.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.46 : 739.90 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.46/739.90 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.46x = 739.90 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.46x = 124,791.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,791.53/493.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.89

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