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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.07, 744.15 and 167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.07, 744.15 and 167 is: 250.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.07 : 744.15 = 167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.07/744.15 = 167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.07x = 744.15 × 167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.07x = 124,273.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,273.05/496.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.52

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