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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.60, 740.46 and 169.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.60, 740.46 and 169.06 is: 253.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.60 : 740.46 = 169.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.60/740.46 = 169.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.60x = 740.46 × 169.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.60x = 125,182.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,182.17/493.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.61

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