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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.40, 738.63 and 167.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.40, 738.63 and 167.66 is: 251.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.40 : 738.63 = 167.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.40/738.63 = 167.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.40x = 738.63 × 167.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.40x = 123,838.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,838.71/492.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.50

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