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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.15, 738.25 and 167.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.15, 738.25 and 167.49 is: 251.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.15 : 738.25 = 167.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.15/738.25 = 167.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.15x = 738.25 × 167.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.15x = 123,649.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,649.49/492.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.24

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