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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.62, 740.42 and 169.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.62, 740.42 and 169.01 is: 253.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.62 : 740.42 = 169.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.62/740.42 = 169.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.62x = 740.42 × 169.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.62x = 125,138.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,138.38/493.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.51

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