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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.49, 737.03 and 166.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.49, 737.03 and 166.88 is: 250.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.49 : 737.03 = 166.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.49/737.03 = 166.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.49x = 737.03 × 166.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.49x = 122,997.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,997.83/491.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.25

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