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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.62, 738.86 and 163.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.62, 738.86 and 163.55 is: 245.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.62 : 738.86 = 163.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.62/738.86 = 163.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.62x = 738.86 × 163.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.62x = 120,836.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,836.04/492.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.30

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