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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.71, 736 and 166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.71, 736 and 166.08 is: 249.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.71 : 736 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.71/736 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.71x = 736 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.71x = 122,234.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,234.88/490.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.10

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