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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.96, 736.39 and 166.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.96, 736.39 and 166.31 is: 249.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.96 : 736.39 = 166.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.96/736.39 = 166.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.96x = 736.39 × 166.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.96x = 122,464.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,464.51/490.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.44

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