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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.05, 738.18 and 167.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.05, 738.18 and 167.42 is: 251.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.05 : 738.18 = 167.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.05/738.18 = 167.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.05x = 738.18 × 167.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.05x = 123,586.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,586.10/492.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.17

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