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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.99, 741.08 and 169.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.99, 741.08 and 169.39 is: 254.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.99 : 741.08 = 169.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.99/741.08 = 169.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.99x = 741.08 × 169.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.99x = 125,531.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,531.54/493.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.12

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