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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.26, 738.41 and 167.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.26, 738.41 and 167.63 is: 251.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.26 : 738.41 = 167.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.26/738.41 = 167.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.26x = 738.41 × 167.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.26x = 123,775.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,775.14/492.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.44

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