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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.72, 734.58 and 165.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.72, 734.58 and 165.12 is: 247.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.72 : 734.58 = 165.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.72/734.58 = 165.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.72x = 734.58 × 165.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.72x = 121,293.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,293.85/489.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.68

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