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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.96, 738 and 162.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.96, 738 and 162.78 is: 244.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.96 : 738 = 162.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.96/738 = 162.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.96x = 738 × 162.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.96x = 120,131.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,131.64/491.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.19

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