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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.72, 736.22 and 166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.72, 736.22 and 166.08 is: 249.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.72 : 736.22 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.72/736.22 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.72x = 736.22 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.72x = 122,271.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,271.42/490.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.17

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