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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.21, 736.91 and 166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.21, 736.91 and 166.60 is: 249.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.21 : 736.91 = 166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.21/736.91 = 166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.21x = 736.91 × 166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.21x = 122,764.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,764.69/491.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.93

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