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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.82, 740.52 and 169.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.82, 740.52 and 169.01 is: 253.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.82 : 740.52 = 169.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.82/740.52 = 169.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.82x = 740.52 × 169.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.82x = 125,155.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,155.29/493.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.44

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