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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.58, 734.50 and 164.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.58, 734.50 and 164.97 is: 247.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.58 : 734.50 = 164.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.58/734.50 = 164.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.58x = 734.50 × 164.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.58x = 121,170.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,170.67/489.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.50

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