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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.12, 736.66 and 166.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.12, 736.66 and 166.48 is: 249.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.12 : 736.66 = 166.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.12/736.66 = 166.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.12x = 736.66 × 166.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.12x = 122,639.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,639.16/491.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.71

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