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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.94, 737.90 and 167.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.94, 737.90 and 167.54 is: 251.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.94 : 737.90 = 167.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.94/737.90 = 167.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.94x = 737.90 × 167.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.94x = 123,624.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,624.50/491.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.30

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