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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.26, 736.89 and 162.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.26, 736.89 and 162.19 is: 243.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.26 : 736.89 = 162.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.26/736.89 = 162.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.26x = 736.89 × 162.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.26x = 119,515.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,515.38/491.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.28

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