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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.68, 737.61 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.68, 737.61 and 167.04 is: 250.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.68 : 737.61 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.68/737.61 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.68x = 737.61 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.68x = 123,206.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,206.69/491.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.59

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