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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.99, 736.58 and 166.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.99, 736.58 and 166.45 is: 249.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.99 : 736.58 = 166.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.99/736.58 = 166.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.99x = 736.58 × 166.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.99x = 122,603.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,603.74/490.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.71

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