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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.40, 738.33 and 167.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.40, 738.33 and 167.59 is: 251.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.40 : 738.33 = 167.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.40/738.33 = 167.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.40x = 738.33 × 167.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.40x = 123,736.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,736.72/492.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.29

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