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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.61, 738.76 and 168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.61, 738.76 and 168.03 is: 251.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.61 : 738.76 = 168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.61/738.76 = 168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.61x = 738.76 × 168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.61x = 124,129.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,129.73/492.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.98

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