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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.99, 739.43 and 168.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.99, 739.43 and 168.38 is: 252.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.99 : 739.43 = 168.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.99/739.43 = 168.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.99x = 739.43 × 168.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.99x = 124,504.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,504.09/492.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.55

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