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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.31, 738.28 and 163.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.31, 738.28 and 163.15 is: 244.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.31 : 738.28 = 163.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.31/738.28 = 163.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.31x = 738.28 × 163.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.31x = 120,445.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,445.87/492.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.65

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