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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.82, 736.18 and 166.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.82, 736.18 and 166.14 is: 249.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.82 : 736.18 = 166.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.82/736.18 = 166.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.82x = 736.18 × 166.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.82x = 122,308.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,308.53/490.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.19

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