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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.74, 736.10 and 166.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.74, 736.10 and 166.13 is: 249.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.74 : 736.10 = 166.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.74/736.10 = 166.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.74x = 736.10 × 166.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.74x = 122,283.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,283.78/490.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.18

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