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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.01, 734.92 and 165.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.01, 734.92 and 165.29 is: 247.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.01 : 734.92 = 165.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.01/734.92 = 165.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.01x = 734.92 × 165.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.01x = 121,474.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,474.93/490.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.90

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