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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.90, 736.23 and 166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.90, 736.23 and 166.18 is: 249.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.90 : 736.23 = 166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.90/736.23 = 166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.90x = 736.23 × 166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.90x = 122,346.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,346.70/490.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.23

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