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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.48, 738.81 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.48, 738.81 and 167.76 is: 251.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.48 : 738.81 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.48/738.81 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.48x = 738.81 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.48x = 123,942.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,942.77/492.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.67

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