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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.07, 735.05 and 165.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.07, 735.05 and 165.43 is: 248.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.07 : 735.05 = 165.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.07/735.05 = 165.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.07x = 735.05 × 165.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.07x = 121,597.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,597.90/490.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.12

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