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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.66, 737.01 and 166.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.66, 737.01 and 166.81 is: 250.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.66 : 737.01 = 166.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.66/737.01 = 166.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.66x = 737.01 × 166.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.66x = 122,940.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,940.64/491.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.05

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