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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.92, 736.40 and 166.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.92, 736.40 and 166.31 is: 249.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.92 : 736.40 = 166.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.92/736.40 = 166.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.92x = 736.40 × 166.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.92x = 122,473.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,473.85/490.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.48

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