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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.31, 735.32 and 165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.31, 735.32 and 165.50 is: 248.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.31 : 735.32 = 165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.31/735.32 = 165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.31x = 735.32 × 165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.31x = 121,692.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,692.20/490.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.20

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