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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.19, 738.36 and 167.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.19, 738.36 and 167.53 is: 251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.19 : 738.36 = 167.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.19/738.36 = 167.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.19x = 738.36 × 167.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.19x = 123,698.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,698.37/492.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.32

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