Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492, 738 and 162.94
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 492, 738 and 162.94 is: 244.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
492 : 738 = 162.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
492/738 = 162.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
492x = 738 × 162.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
492x = 120,249.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,249.72/492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244.41
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