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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.90, 737.93 and 167.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.90, 737.93 and 167.18 is: 250.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.90 : 737.93 = 167.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.90/737.93 = 167.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.90x = 737.93 × 167.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.90x = 123,368.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,368.15/491.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.80

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