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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.69, 737.49 and 167.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.69, 737.49 and 167.02 is: 250.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.69 : 737.49 = 167.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.69/737.49 = 167.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.69x = 737.49 × 167.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.69x = 123,175.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,175.58/491.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.51

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