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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.29, 736.75 and 162.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.29, 736.75 and 162.16 is: 243.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.29 : 736.75 = 162.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.29/736.75 = 162.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.29x = 736.75 × 162.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.29x = 119,471.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,471.38/491.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.18

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