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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.85, 739.34 and 168.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.85, 739.34 and 168.13 is: 252.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.85 : 739.34 = 168.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.85/739.34 = 168.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.85x = 739.34 × 168.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.85x = 124,300.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,300.70/492.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.21

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