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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.74, 734.33 and 165.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.74, 734.33 and 165.02 is: 247.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.74 : 734.33 = 165.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.74/734.33 = 165.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.74x = 734.33 × 165.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.74x = 121,174.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,174.64/489.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.43

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