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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.43, 737.24 and 166.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.43, 737.24 and 166.79 is: 250.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.43 : 737.24 = 166.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.43/737.24 = 166.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.43x = 737.24 × 166.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.43x = 122,964.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,964.26/491.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.22

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