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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.47, 740.40 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.47, 740.40 and 168.66 is: 253.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.47 : 740.40 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.47/740.40 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.47x = 740.40 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.47x = 124,875.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,875.86/493.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.06

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