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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.95, 736.44 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.95, 736.44 and 166.32 is: 249.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.95 : 736.44 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.95/736.44 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.95x = 736.44 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.95x = 122,484.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,484.70/490.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.49

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