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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.21, 735.42 and 165.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.21, 735.42 and 165.49 is: 248.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.21 : 735.42 = 165.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.21/735.42 = 165.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.21x = 735.42 × 165.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.21x = 121,704.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,704.66/490.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.27

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