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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.64, 740.56 and 169.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.64, 740.56 and 169.04 is: 253.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.64 : 740.56 = 169.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.64/740.56 = 169.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.64x = 740.56 × 169.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.64x = 125,184.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,184.26/493.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.59

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