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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.95, 741.03 and 169.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.95, 741.03 and 169.35 is: 254.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.95 : 741.03 = 169.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.95/741.03 = 169.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.95x = 741.03 × 169.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.95x = 125,493.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,493.43/493.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.06

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