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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.92, 737.74 and 167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.92, 737.74 and 167.28 is: 250.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.92 : 737.74 = 167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.92/737.74 = 167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.92x = 737.74 × 167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.92x = 123,409.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,409.15/491.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.87

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