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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.31, 734.08 and 164.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.31, 734.08 and 164.67 is: 247.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.31 : 734.08 = 164.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.31/734.08 = 164.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.31x = 734.08 × 164.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.31x = 120,880.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,880.95/489.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.04

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