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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.93, 739.49 and 168.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.93, 739.49 and 168.29 is: 252.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.93 : 739.49 = 168.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.93/739.49 = 168.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.93x = 739.49 × 168.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.93x = 124,448.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,448.77/492.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.47

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