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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.19, 735.27 and 165.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.19, 735.27 and 165.55 is: 248.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.19 : 735.27 = 165.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.19/735.27 = 165.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.19x = 735.27 × 165.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.19x = 121,723.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,723.95/490.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.32

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