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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.59, 737.48 and 166.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.59, 737.48 and 166.98 is: 250.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.59 : 737.48 = 166.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.59/737.48 = 166.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.59x = 737.48 × 166.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.59x = 123,144.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,144.41/491.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.50

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