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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.35, 734.07 and 164.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.35, 734.07 and 164.76 is: 247.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.35 : 734.07 = 164.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.35/734.07 = 164.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.35x = 734.07 × 164.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.35x = 120,945.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,945.37/489.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.16

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