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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.28, 736.93 and 162.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.28, 736.93 and 162.21 is: 243.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.28 : 736.93 = 162.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.28/736.93 = 162.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.28x = 736.93 × 162.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.28x = 119,540.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,540.38/491.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.33

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