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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.86, 734.80 and 165.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.86, 734.80 and 165.25 is: 247.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.86 : 734.80 = 165.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.86/734.80 = 165.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.86x = 734.80 × 165.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.86x = 121,425.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,425.70/489.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.88

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