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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.61, 740.57 and 168.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.61, 740.57 and 168.98 is: 253.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.61 : 740.57 = 168.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.61/740.57 = 168.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.61x = 740.57 × 168.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.61x = 125,136.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,136.97/493.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.51

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