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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.81, 740.46 and 169.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.81, 740.46 and 169.07 is: 253.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.81 : 740.46 = 169.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.81/740.46 = 169.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.81x = 740.46 × 169.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.81x = 125,189.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,189.57/493.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.52

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