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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.63, 734.55 and 165.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.63, 734.55 and 165.21 is: 247.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.63 : 734.55 = 165.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.63/734.55 = 165.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.63x = 734.55 × 165.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.63x = 121,355.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,355.01/489.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.85

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