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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.49, 735.66 and 165.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.49, 735.66 and 165.81 is: 248.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.49 : 735.66 = 165.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.49/735.66 = 165.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.49x = 735.66 × 165.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.49x = 121,979.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,979.78/490.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.69

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