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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.03, 737.57 and 167.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.03, 737.57 and 167.22 is: 250.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.03 : 737.57 = 167.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.03/737.57 = 167.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.03x = 737.57 × 167.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.03x = 123,336.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,336.87/492.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.67

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