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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.14, 736.44 and 166.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.14, 736.44 and 166.38 is: 249.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.14 : 736.44 = 166.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.14/736.44 = 166.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.14x = 736.44 × 166.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.14x = 122,528.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,528.89/491.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.48

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