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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.17, 734.79 and 181.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.17, 734.79 and 181.94 is: 272.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.17 : 734.79 = 181.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.17/734.79 = 181.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.17x = 734.79 × 181.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.17x = 133,687.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,687.69/490.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.74

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