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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.57, 738.97 and 167.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.57, 738.97 and 167.94 is: 251.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.57 : 738.97 = 167.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.57/738.97 = 167.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.57x = 738.97 × 167.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.57x = 124,102.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,102.62/492.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.95

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