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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.58, 735.97 and 165.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.58, 735.97 and 165.97 is: 248.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.58 : 735.97 = 165.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.58/735.97 = 165.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.58x = 735.97 × 165.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.58x = 122,150.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,150.99/490.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.99

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