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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.97, 739.28 and 168.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.97, 739.28 and 168.25 is: 252.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.97 : 739.28 = 168.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.97/739.28 = 168.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.97x = 739.28 × 168.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.97x = 124,383.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,383.02/492.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.31

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