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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.86, 736.43 and 166.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.86, 736.43 and 166.25 is: 249.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.86 : 736.43 = 166.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.86/736.43 = 166.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.86x = 736.43 × 166.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.86x = 122,432.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,432.50/490.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.42

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