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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.79, 740.54 and 169.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.79, 740.54 and 169.11 is: 253.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.79 : 740.54 = 169.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.79/740.54 = 169.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.79x = 740.54 × 169.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.79x = 125,233.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,233.14/493.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.62

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