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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.69, 735.68 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.69, 735.68 and 161.52 is: 242.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.69 : 735.68 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.69/735.68 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.69x = 735.68 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.69x = 118,828.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,828.07/490.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.17

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