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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.51, 738.77 and 168.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.51, 738.77 and 168.09 is: 252.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.51 : 738.77 = 168.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.51/738.77 = 168.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.51x = 738.77 × 168.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.51x = 124,179.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,179.01/492.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.14

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