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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.99, 738.09 and 167.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.99, 738.09 and 167.36 is: 251.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.99 : 738.09 = 167.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.99/738.09 = 167.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.99x = 738.09 × 167.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.99x = 123,523.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,523.05/491.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.07

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