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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.45, 738.76 and 163.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.45, 738.76 and 163.41 is: 245.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.45 : 738.76 = 163.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.45/738.76 = 163.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.45x = 738.76 × 163.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.45x = 120,721.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,721.03/492.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.14

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