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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.41, 734.16 and 164.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.41, 734.16 and 164.83 is: 247.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.41 : 734.16 = 164.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.41/734.16 = 164.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.41x = 734.16 × 164.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.41x = 121,007.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,007.10/489.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.25

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