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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.46, 735.78 and 165.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.46, 735.78 and 165.85 is: 248.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.46 : 735.78 = 165.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.46/735.78 = 165.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.46x = 735.78 × 165.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.46x = 122,027.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,027.90/490.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.81

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