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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.92, 736.46 and 166.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.92, 736.46 and 166.34 is: 249.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.92 : 736.46 = 166.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.92/736.46 = 166.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.92x = 736.46 × 166.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.92x = 122,498.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,498.24/490.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.53

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