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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.15, 736.75 and 166.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.15, 736.75 and 166.49 is: 249.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.15 : 736.75 = 166.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.15/736.75 = 166.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.15x = 736.75 × 166.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.15x = 122,657.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,657.41/491.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.74

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