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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.47, 739.94 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.47, 739.94 and 168.75 is: 253.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.47 : 739.94 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.47/739.94 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.47x = 739.94 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.47x = 124,864.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,864.03/493.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.03

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