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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.89, 736.20 and 166.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.89, 736.20 and 166.29 is: 249.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.89 : 736.20 = 166.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.89/736.20 = 166.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.89x = 736.20 × 166.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.89x = 122,422.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,422.70/490.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.39

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