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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.59, 740.41 and 164.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.59, 740.41 and 164.43 is: 246.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.59 : 740.41 = 164.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.59/740.41 = 164.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.59x = 740.41 × 164.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.59x = 121,745.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,745.21/493.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.65

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