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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.97, 736.46 and 161.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.97, 736.46 and 161.92 is: 242.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.97 : 736.46 = 161.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.97/736.46 = 161.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.97x = 736.46 × 161.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.97x = 119,247.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,247.60/490.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.88

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