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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.34, 737.15 and 166.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.34, 737.15 and 166.62 is: 249.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.34 : 737.15 = 166.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.34/737.15 = 166.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.34x = 737.15 × 166.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.34x = 122,823.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,823.93/491.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.98

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