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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.66, 735.47 and 161.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.66, 735.47 and 161.51 is: 242.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.66 : 735.47 = 161.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.66/735.47 = 161.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.66x = 735.47 × 161.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.66x = 118,781.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,781.27/490.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.09

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