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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.85, 740.84 and 169.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.85, 740.84 and 169.13 is: 253.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.85 : 740.84 = 169.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.85/740.84 = 169.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.85x = 740.84 × 169.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.85x = 125,293.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,293.72/493.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.71

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