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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.51, 737.17 and 166.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.51, 737.17 and 166.79 is: 250.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.51 : 737.17 = 166.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.51/737.17 = 166.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.51x = 737.17 × 166.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.51x = 122,952.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,952.58/491.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.15

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