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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.74, 735.94 and 166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.74, 735.94 and 166.04 is: 249.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.74 : 735.94 = 166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.74/735.94 = 166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.74x = 735.94 × 166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.74x = 122,195.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,195.48/490.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.00

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