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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.66, 737.50 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.66, 737.50 and 167.04 is: 250.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.66 : 737.50 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.66/737.50 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.66x = 737.50 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.66x = 123,192
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,192/491.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.56

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