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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.59, 735.93 and 166.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.59, 735.93 and 166.05 is: 249.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.59 : 735.93 = 166.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.59/735.93 = 166.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.59x = 735.93 × 166.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.59x = 122,201.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,201.18/490.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.09

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