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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.74, 740.61 and 169.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.74, 740.61 and 169.11 is: 253.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.74 : 740.61 = 169.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.74/740.61 = 169.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.74x = 740.61 × 169.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.74x = 125,244.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,244.56/493.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.67

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