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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.25, 738.12 and 167.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.25, 738.12 and 167.50 is: 251.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.25 : 738.12 = 167.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.25/738.12 = 167.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.25x = 738.12 × 167.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.25x = 123,635.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,635.10/492.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.16

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