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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.74, 734.54 and 165.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.74, 734.54 and 165.08 is: 247.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.74 : 734.54 = 165.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.74/734.54 = 165.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.74x = 734.54 × 165.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.74x = 121,257.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,257.86/489.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.60

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