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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.74, 738.91 and 168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.74, 738.91 and 168.14 is: 252.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.74 : 738.91 = 168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.74/738.91 = 168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.74x = 738.91 × 168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.74x = 124,235.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,235.79/492.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.13

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