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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.09, 736.17 and 166.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.09, 736.17 and 166.23 is: 249.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.09 : 736.17 = 166.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.09/736.17 = 166.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.09x = 736.17 × 166.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.09x = 122,373.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,373.95/491.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.19

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