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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.93, 738.01 and 162.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.93, 738.01 and 162.89 is: 244.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.93 : 738.01 = 162.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.93/738.01 = 162.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.93x = 738.01 × 162.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.93x = 120,209.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,209.94/491.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.36

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