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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.51, 734.18 and 164.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.51, 734.18 and 164.79 is: 247.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.51 : 734.18 = 164.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.51/734.18 = 164.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.51x = 734.18 × 164.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.51x = 120,984.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,984.70/489.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.15

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