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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.49, 734.16 and 164.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.49, 734.16 and 164.86 is: 247.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.49 : 734.16 = 164.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.49/734.16 = 164.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.49x = 734.16 × 164.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.49x = 121,033.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,033.62/489.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.26

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