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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.53, 740.30 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.53, 740.30 and 168.90 is: 253.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.53 : 740.30 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.53/740.30 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.53x = 740.30 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.53x = 125,035.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,035.83/493.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.35

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