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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.77, 734.85 and 165.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.77, 734.85 and 165.16 is: 247.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.77 : 734.85 = 165.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.77/734.85 = 165.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.77x = 734.85 × 165.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.77x = 121,367.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,367.83/489.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.81

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