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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.11, 738.10 and 163.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.11, 738.10 and 163.05 is: 244.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.11 : 738.10 = 163.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.11/738.10 = 163.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.11x = 738.10 × 163.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.11x = 120,347.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,347.21/492.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.55

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