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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.79, 737.79 and 167.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.79, 737.79 and 167.16 is: 250.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.79 : 737.79 = 167.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.79/737.79 = 167.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.79x = 737.79 × 167.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.79x = 123,328.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,328.14/491.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.77

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