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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.17, 733.87 and 164.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.17, 733.87 and 164.54 is: 246.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.17 : 733.87 = 164.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.17/733.87 = 164.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.17x = 733.87 × 164.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.17x = 120,750.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,750.26/489.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.85

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