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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.66, 740.01 and 168.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.66, 740.01 and 168.81 is: 253.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.66 : 740.01 = 168.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.66/740.01 = 168.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.66x = 740.01 × 168.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.66x = 124,921.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,921.09/493.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.05

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