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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.86, 740.57 and 169.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.86, 740.57 and 169.10 is: 253.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.86 : 740.57 = 169.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.86/740.57 = 169.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.86x = 740.57 × 169.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.86x = 125,225.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,225.84/493.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.57

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