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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.91, 734.63 and 165.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.91, 734.63 and 165.17 is: 247.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.91 : 734.63 = 165.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.91/734.63 = 165.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.91x = 734.63 × 165.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.91x = 121,338.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,338.84/489.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.68

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