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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.94, 734.94 and 165.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.94, 734.94 and 165.22 is: 247.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.94 : 734.94 = 165.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.94/734.94 = 165.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.94x = 734.94 × 165.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.94x = 121,426.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,426.79/489.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.84

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