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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.60, 734.22 and 164.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.60, 734.22 and 164.91 is: 247.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.60 : 734.22 = 164.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.60/734.22 = 164.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.60x = 734.22 × 164.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.60x = 121,080.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,080.22/489.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.30

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