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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.78, 739.33 and 168.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.78, 739.33 and 168.15 is: 252.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.78 : 739.33 = 168.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.78/739.33 = 168.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.78x = 739.33 × 168.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.78x = 124,318.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,318.61/492.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.28

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