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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.56, 737.18 and 166.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.56, 737.18 and 166.85 is: 250.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.56 : 737.18 = 166.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.56/737.18 = 166.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.56x = 737.18 × 166.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.56x = 122,998.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,998.48/491.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.22

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