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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.98, 739.49 and 168.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.98, 739.49 and 168.35 is: 252.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.98 : 739.49 = 168.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.98/739.49 = 168.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.98x = 739.49 × 168.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.98x = 124,488.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,488.60/492.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.53

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