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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.37, 736.89 and 166.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.37, 736.89 and 166.66 is: 249.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.37 : 736.89 = 166.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.37/736.89 = 166.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.37x = 736.89 × 166.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.37x = 122,810.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,810.09/491.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.93

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