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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.91, 739.37 and 168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.91, 739.37 and 168.28 is: 252.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.91 : 739.37 = 168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.91/739.37 = 168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.91x = 739.37 × 168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.91x = 124,418.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,418.57/492.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.42

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