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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.58, 740.32 and 168.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.58, 740.32 and 168.93 is: 253.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.58 : 740.32 = 168.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.58/740.32 = 168.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.58x = 740.32 × 168.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.58x = 125,062.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,062.26/493.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.38

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