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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.04, 736.64 and 161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.04, 736.64 and 161.88 is: 242.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.04 : 736.64 = 161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.04/736.64 = 161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.04x = 736.64 × 161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.04x = 119,248.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,248.01/491.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.85

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