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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.13, 736.90 and 166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.13, 736.90 and 166.52 is: 249.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.13 : 736.90 = 166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.13/736.90 = 166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.13x = 736.90 × 166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.13x = 122,710.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,710.01/491.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.85

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