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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.86, 734.76 and 165.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.86, 734.76 and 165.23 is: 247.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.86 : 734.76 = 165.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.86/734.76 = 165.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.86x = 734.76 × 165.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.86x = 121,400.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,400.72/489.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.83

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