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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.92, 757.32 and 162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.92, 757.32 and 162.92 is: 244.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.92 : 757.32 = 162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.92/757.32 = 162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.92x = 757.32 × 162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.92x = 123,382.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,382.57/504.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.36

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