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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.61, 738.69 and 167.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.61, 738.69 and 167.89 is: 251.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.61 : 738.69 = 167.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.61/738.69 = 167.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.61x = 738.69 × 167.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.61x = 124,018.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,018.66/492.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.76

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