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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.54, 735.81 and 161.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.54, 735.81 and 161.63 is: 242.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.54 : 735.81 = 161.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.54/735.81 = 161.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.54x = 735.81 × 161.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.54x = 118,931.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,931.00/490.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.45

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