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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.84, 737.70 and 167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.84, 737.70 and 167.20 is: 250.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.84 : 737.70 = 167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.84/737.70 = 167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.84x = 737.70 × 167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.84x = 123,343.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,343.44/491.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.78

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