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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.35, 738.34 and 167.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.35, 738.34 and 167.63 is: 251.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.35 : 738.34 = 167.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.35/738.34 = 167.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.35x = 738.34 × 167.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.35x = 123,763.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,763.82/492.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.38

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