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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.77, 737.66 and 167.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.77, 737.66 and 167.06 is: 250.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.77 : 737.66 = 167.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.77/737.66 = 167.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.77x = 737.66 × 167.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.77x = 123,234.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,234.80/491.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.59

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