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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.52, 739.79 and 168.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.52, 739.79 and 168.67 is: 252.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.52 : 739.79 = 168.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.52/739.79 = 168.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.52x = 739.79 × 168.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.52x = 124,778.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,778.32/493.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.83

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