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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.80, 738.97 and 168.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.80, 738.97 and 168.08 is: 252.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.80 : 738.97 = 168.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.80/738.97 = 168.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.80x = 738.97 × 168.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.80x = 124,206.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,206.08/492.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.04

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