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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.36, 737.12 and 166.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.36, 737.12 and 166.72 is: 250.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.36 : 737.12 = 166.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.36/737.12 = 166.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.36x = 737.12 × 166.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.36x = 122,892.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,892.65/491.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.11

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