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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.34, 736.94 and 162.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.34, 736.94 and 162.29 is: 243.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.34 : 736.94 = 162.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.34/736.94 = 162.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.34x = 736.94 × 162.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.34x = 119,595.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,595.73/491.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.41

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