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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.44, 737.19 and 166.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.44, 737.19 and 166.83 is: 250.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.44 : 737.19 = 166.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.44/737.19 = 166.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.44x = 737.19 × 166.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.44x = 122,980.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,980.89/491.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.25

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