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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.08, 733.65 and 164.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.08, 733.65 and 164.68 is: 247.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.08 : 733.65 = 164.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.08/733.65 = 164.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.08x = 733.65 × 164.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.08x = 120,817.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,817.48/489.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.03

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