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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.86, 737.84 and 167.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.86, 737.84 and 167.25 is: 250.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.86 : 737.84 = 167.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.86/737.84 = 167.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.86x = 737.84 × 167.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.86x = 123,406.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,406.93/491.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.90

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