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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.72, 736.18 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.72, 736.18 and 166.32 is: 249.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.72 : 736.18 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.72/736.18 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.72x = 736.18 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.72x = 122,441.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,441.46/490.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.51

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