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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.89, 736.33 and 166.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.89, 736.33 and 166.25 is: 249.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.89 : 736.33 = 166.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.89/736.33 = 166.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.89x = 736.33 × 166.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.89x = 122,414.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,414.86/490.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.37

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