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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.28, 738.24 and 163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.28, 738.24 and 163.16 is: 244.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.28 : 738.24 = 163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.28/738.24 = 163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.28x = 738.24 × 163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.28x = 120,448.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,448.78/492.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.68

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