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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.63, 740.44 and 169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.63, 740.44 and 169 is: 253.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.63 : 740.44 = 169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.63/740.44 = 169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.63x = 740.44 × 169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.63x = 125,134.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,134.36/493.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.50

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