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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.34, 737.01 and 166.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.34, 737.01 and 166.71 is: 250.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.34 : 737.01 = 166.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.34/737.01 = 166.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.34x = 737.01 × 166.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.34x = 122,866.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,866.94/491.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.07

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