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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.85, 737.91 and 167.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.85, 737.91 and 167.22 is: 250.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.85 : 737.91 = 167.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.85/737.91 = 167.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.85x = 737.91 × 167.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.85x = 123,393.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,393.31/491.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.88

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