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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.88, 737.56 and 167.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.88, 737.56 and 167.12 is: 250.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.88 : 737.56 = 167.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.88/737.56 = 167.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.88x = 737.56 × 167.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.88x = 123,261.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,261.03/491.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.59

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