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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.52, 740.41 and 168.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.52, 740.41 and 168.91 is: 253.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.52 : 740.41 = 168.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.52/740.41 = 168.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.52x = 740.41 × 168.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.52x = 125,060.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,060.38/493.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.41

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