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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.12, 736.60 and 162.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.12, 736.60 and 162.06 is: 243.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.12 : 736.60 = 162.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.12/736.60 = 162.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.12x = 736.60 × 162.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.12x = 119,368.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,368.90/491.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.05

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