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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.48, 736.70 and 166.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.48, 736.70 and 166.62 is: 249.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.48 : 736.70 = 166.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.48/736.70 = 166.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.48x = 736.70 × 166.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.48x = 122,748.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,748.95/491.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.75

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