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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.93, 737.93 and 167.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.93, 737.93 and 167.25 is: 250.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.93 : 737.93 = 167.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.93/737.93 = 167.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.93x = 737.93 × 167.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.93x = 123,418.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,418.79/491.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.89

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