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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.46, 738.88 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.46, 738.88 and 167.64 is: 251.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.46 : 738.88 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.46/738.88 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.46x = 738.88 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.46x = 123,865.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,865.84/492.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.52

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