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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.82, 734.86 and 165.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.82, 734.86 and 165.20 is: 247.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.82 : 734.86 = 165.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.82/734.86 = 165.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.82x = 734.86 × 165.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.82x = 121,398.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,398.87/489.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.84

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