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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492, 738.09 and 167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492, 738.09 and 167.34 is: 251.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492 : 738.09 = 167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492/738.09 = 167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492x = 738.09 × 167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492x = 123,511.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,511.98/492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.04

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