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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.70, 737.35 and 162.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.70, 737.35 and 162.62 is: 243.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.70 : 737.35 = 162.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.70/737.35 = 162.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.70x = 737.35 × 162.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.70x = 119,907.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,907.86/491.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.86

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