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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.31, 736.71 and 166.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.31, 736.71 and 166.57 is: 249.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.31 : 736.71 = 166.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.31/736.71 = 166.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.31x = 736.71 × 166.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.31x = 122,713.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,713.78/491.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.77

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