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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.83, 737.79 and 167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.83, 737.79 and 167.20 is: 250.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.83 : 737.79 = 167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.83/737.79 = 167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.83x = 737.79 × 167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.83x = 123,356.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,356.02/491.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.81

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