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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.67, 736.11 and 166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.67, 736.11 and 166.04 is: 249.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.67 : 736.11 = 166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.67/736.11 = 166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.67x = 736.11 × 166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.67x = 122,220.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,220.02/490.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.09

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