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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.62, 737.44 and 167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.62, 737.44 and 167.20 is: 250.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.62 : 737.44 = 167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.62/737.44 = 167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.62x = 737.44 × 167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.62x = 123,299.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,299.97/491.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.80

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