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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.94, 737.84 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.94, 737.84 and 167.27 is: 250.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.94 : 737.84 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.94/737.84 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.94x = 737.84 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.94x = 123,415.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,415.23/491.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.87

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