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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.38, 735.60 and 165.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.38, 735.60 and 165.84 is: 248.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.38 : 735.60 = 165.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.38/735.60 = 165.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.38x = 735.60 × 165.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.38x = 121,991.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,991.90/490.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.77

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