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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.72, 734.65 and 165.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.72, 734.65 and 165.18 is: 247.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.72 : 734.65 = 165.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.72/734.65 = 165.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.72x = 734.65 × 165.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.72x = 121,349.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,349.49/489.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.79

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