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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.99, 738.12 and 167.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.99, 738.12 and 167.59 is: 251.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.99 : 738.12 = 167.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.99/738.12 = 167.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.99x = 738.12 × 167.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.99x = 123,701.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,701.53/491.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.43

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