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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.01, 735.01 and 160.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.01, 735.01 and 160.94 is: 241.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.01 : 735.01 = 160.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.01/735.01 = 160.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.01x = 735.01 × 160.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.01x = 118,293.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,293.94/490.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.41

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