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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.29, 736.88 and 166.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.29, 736.88 and 166.65 is: 249.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.29 : 736.88 = 166.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.29/736.88 = 166.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.29x = 736.88 × 166.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.29x = 122,801.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,801.47/491.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.96

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