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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.99, 733.64 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.99, 733.64 and 164.40 is: 246.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.99 : 733.64 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.99/733.64 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.99x = 733.64 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.99x = 120,609.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,609.59/488.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.65

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