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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.82, 740.85 and 169.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.82, 740.85 and 169.19 is: 253.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.82 : 740.85 = 169.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.82/740.85 = 169.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.82x = 740.85 × 169.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.82x = 125,344.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,344.41/493.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.83

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