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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.81, 737.72 and 167.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.81, 737.72 and 167.18 is: 250.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.81 : 737.72 = 167.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.81/737.72 = 167.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.81x = 737.72 × 167.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.81x = 123,328.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,328.76/491.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.76

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