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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.43, 735.47 and 165.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.43, 735.47 and 165.72 is: 248.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.43 : 735.47 = 165.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.43/735.47 = 165.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.43x = 735.47 × 165.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.43x = 121,881.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,881.26/490.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.52

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