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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.51, 738.81 and 167.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.51, 738.81 and 167.88 is: 251.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.51 : 738.81 = 167.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.51/738.81 = 167.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.51x = 738.81 × 167.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.51x = 124,027.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,027.73/492.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.83

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