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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.96, 736.35 and 166.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.96, 736.35 and 166.33 is: 249.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.96 : 736.35 = 166.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.96/736.35 = 166.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.96x = 736.35 × 166.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.96x = 122,477.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,477.10/490.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.46

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