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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.98, 736.47 and 166.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.98, 736.47 and 166.58 is: 249.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.98 : 736.47 = 166.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.98/736.47 = 166.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.98x = 736.47 × 166.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.98x = 122,676.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,676.66/490.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.86

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