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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.58, 737.37 and 166.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.58, 737.37 and 166.97 is: 250.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.58 : 737.37 = 166.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.58/737.37 = 166.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.58x = 737.37 × 166.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.58x = 123,120.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,120.51/491.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.46

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