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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.97, 738.09 and 167.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.97, 738.09 and 167.37 is: 251.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.97 : 738.09 = 167.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.97/738.09 = 167.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.97x = 738.09 × 167.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.97x = 123,534.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,534.12/491.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.10

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