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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.93, 740.93 and 169.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.93, 740.93 and 169.29 is: 253.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.93 : 740.93 = 169.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.93/740.93 = 169.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.93x = 740.93 × 169.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.93x = 125,431.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,431.19/493.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.95

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