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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.66, 738.48 and 167.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.66, 738.48 and 167.82 is: 251.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.66 : 738.48 = 167.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.66/738.48 = 167.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.66x = 738.48 × 167.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.66x = 123,931.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,931.71/492.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.56

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