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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.75, 737.59 and 162.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.75, 737.59 and 162.71 is: 244.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.75 : 737.59 = 162.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.75/737.59 = 162.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.75x = 737.59 × 162.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.75x = 120,013.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,013.27/491.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.05

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