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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.81, 736.31 and 166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.81, 736.31 and 166.18 is: 249.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.81 : 736.31 = 166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.81/736.31 = 166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.81x = 736.31 × 166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.81x = 122,360.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,360.00/490.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.30

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