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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.05, 736.29 and 166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.05, 736.29 and 166.24 is: 249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.05 : 736.29 = 166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.05/736.29 = 166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.05x = 736.29 × 166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.05x = 122,397.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,397.17/491.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.26

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