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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.47, 735.71 and 166.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.47, 735.71 and 166.07 is: 249.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.47 : 735.71 = 166.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.47/735.71 = 166.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.47x = 735.71 × 166.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.47x = 122,174.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,174.85/490.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.10

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