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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.08, 738.18 and 163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.08, 738.18 and 163 is: 244.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.08 : 738.18 = 163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.08/738.18 = 163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.08x = 738.18 × 163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.08x = 120,323.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,323.34/492.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.52

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