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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.99, 737.75 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.99, 737.75 and 167.27 is: 250.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.99 : 737.75 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.99/737.75 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.99x = 737.75 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.99x = 123,400.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,400.17/491.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.82

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