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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.67, 738.99 and 168.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.67, 738.99 and 168.26 is: 252.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.67 : 738.99 = 168.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.67/738.99 = 168.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.67x = 738.99 × 168.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.67x = 124,342.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,342.46/492.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.39

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