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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.07, 738.22 and 167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.07, 738.22 and 167.44 is: 251.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.07 : 738.22 = 167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.07/738.22 = 167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.07x = 738.22 × 167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.07x = 123,605.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,605.92/492.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.20

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