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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.23, 736.91 and 166.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.23, 736.91 and 166.51 is: 249.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.23 : 736.91 = 166.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.23/736.91 = 166.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.23x = 736.91 × 166.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.23x = 122,702.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,702.88/491.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.79

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