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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.92, 741 and 169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.92, 741 and 169.20 is: 253.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.92 : 741 = 169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.92/741 = 169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.92x = 741 × 169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.92x = 125,377.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,377.20/493.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.84

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