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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.28, 738.40 and 167.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.28, 738.40 and 167.62 is: 251.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.28 : 738.40 = 167.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.28/738.40 = 167.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.28x = 738.40 × 167.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.28x = 123,770.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,770.61/492.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.42

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