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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.18, 738.08 and 163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.18, 738.08 and 163.08 is: 244.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.18 : 738.08 = 163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.18/738.08 = 163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.18x = 738.08 × 163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.18x = 120,365.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,365.88/492.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.56

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