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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.28, 738.43 and 163.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.28, 738.43 and 163.21 is: 244.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.28 : 738.43 = 163.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.28/738.43 = 163.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.28x = 738.43 × 163.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.28x = 120,519.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,519.16/492.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.82

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