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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.62, 738.79 and 167.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.62, 738.79 and 167.94 is: 251.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.62 : 738.79 = 167.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.62/738.79 = 167.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.62x = 738.79 × 167.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.62x = 124,071.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,071.97/492.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.86

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