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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.87, 737.64 and 167.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.87, 737.64 and 167.15 is: 250.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.87 : 737.64 = 167.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.87/737.64 = 167.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.87x = 737.64 × 167.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.87x = 123,292.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,292.84/491.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.66

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