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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.56, 735.84 and 165.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.56, 735.84 and 165.84 is: 248.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.56 : 735.84 = 165.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.56/735.84 = 165.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.56x = 735.84 × 165.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.56x = 122,031.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,031.71/490.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.76

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