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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.85, 734.64 and 165.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.85, 734.64 and 165.17 is: 247.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.85 : 734.64 = 165.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.85/734.64 = 165.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.85x = 734.64 × 165.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.85x = 121,341.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,341.71/489.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.71

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