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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.99, 735.12 and 165.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.99, 735.12 and 165.59 is: 248.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.99 : 735.12 = 165.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.99/735.12 = 165.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.99x = 735.12 × 165.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.99x = 121,724.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,724.85/489.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.42

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