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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.88, 737.88 and 167.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.88, 737.88 and 167.16 is: 250.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.88 : 737.88 = 167.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.88/737.88 = 167.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.88x = 737.88 × 167.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.88x = 123,344.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,344.02/491.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.76

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