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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.67, 737.52 and 167.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.67, 737.52 and 167.00 is: 250.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.67 : 737.52 = 167.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.67/737.52 = 167.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.67x = 737.52 × 167.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.67x = 123,162.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,162.57/491.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.50

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