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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.67, 740.62 and 169.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.67, 740.62 and 169.05 is: 253.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.67 : 740.62 = 169.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.67/740.62 = 169.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.67x = 740.62 × 169.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.67x = 125,201.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,201.81/493.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.61

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