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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.11, 741.19 and 165.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.11, 741.19 and 165.02 is: 247.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.11 : 741.19 = 165.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.11/741.19 = 165.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.11x = 741.19 × 165.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.11x = 122,312.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,312.61/494.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.54

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