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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.48, 735.72 and 165.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.48, 735.72 and 165.79 is: 248.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.48 : 735.72 = 165.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.48/735.72 = 165.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.48x = 735.72 × 165.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.48x = 121,975.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,975.02/490.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.69

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