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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.72, 737.58 and 167.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.72, 737.58 and 167.12 is: 250.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.72 : 737.58 = 167.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.72/737.58 = 167.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.72x = 737.58 × 167.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.72x = 123,264.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,264.37/491.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.68

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