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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.08, 736.84 and 166.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.08, 736.84 and 166.48 is: 249.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.08 : 736.84 = 166.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.08/736.84 = 166.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.08x = 736.84 × 166.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.08x = 122,669.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,669.12/491.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.79

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