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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.63, 735.76 and 161.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.63, 735.76 and 161.56 is: 242.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.63 : 735.76 = 161.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.63/735.76 = 161.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.63x = 735.76 × 161.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.63x = 118,866.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,866.95/490.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.27

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