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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.46, 737.28 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.46, 737.28 and 166.80 is: 250.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.46 : 737.28 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.46/737.28 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.46x = 737.28 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.46x = 122,978.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,978.30/491.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.23

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