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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.97, 740.70 and 169.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.97, 740.70 and 169.23 is: 253.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.97 : 740.70 = 169.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.97/740.70 = 169.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.97x = 740.70 × 169.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.97x = 125,348.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,348.66/493.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.76

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