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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.32, 736.94 and 166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.32, 736.94 and 166.60 is: 249.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.32 : 736.94 = 166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.32/736.94 = 166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.32x = 736.94 × 166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.32x = 122,774.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,774.20/491.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.89

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