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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.02, 734.64 and 165.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.02, 734.64 and 165.22 is: 247.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.02 : 734.64 = 165.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.02/734.64 = 165.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.02x = 734.64 × 165.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.02x = 121,377.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,377.22/490.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.70

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