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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.94, 740.95 and 169.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.94, 740.95 and 169.31 is: 253.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.94 : 740.95 = 169.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.94/740.95 = 169.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.94x = 740.95 × 169.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.94x = 125,451.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,451.67/493.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.98

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