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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.44, 735.78 and 166.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.44, 735.78 and 166.05 is: 249.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.44 : 735.78 = 166.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.44/735.78 = 166.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.44x = 735.78 × 166.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.44x = 122,176.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,176.27/490.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.12

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