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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.95, 734.99 and 165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.95, 734.99 and 165.24 is: 247.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.95 : 734.99 = 165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.95/734.99 = 165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.95x = 734.99 × 165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.95x = 121,448.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,448.92/489.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.88

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