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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.20, 736.65 and 162.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.20, 736.65 and 162.07 is: 243.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.20 : 736.65 = 162.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.20/736.65 = 162.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.20x = 736.65 × 162.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.20x = 119,385.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,385.07/491.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.05

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