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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.38, 737.02 and 166.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.38, 737.02 and 166.75 is: 250.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.38 : 737.02 = 166.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.38/737.02 = 166.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.38x = 737.02 × 166.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.38x = 122,898.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,898.09/491.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.11

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