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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.71, 737.55 and 167.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.71, 737.55 and 167.08 is: 250.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.71 : 737.55 = 167.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.71/737.55 = 167.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.71x = 737.55 × 167.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.71x = 123,229.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,229.02/491.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.61

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