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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.99, 736.62 and 166.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.99, 736.62 and 166.59 is: 249.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.99 : 736.62 = 166.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.99/736.62 = 166.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.99x = 736.62 × 166.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.99x = 122,713.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,713.53/490.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.93

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