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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.31, 741.55 and 165.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.31, 741.55 and 165.15 is: 247.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.31 : 741.55 = 165.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.31/741.55 = 165.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.31x = 741.55 × 165.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.31x = 122,466.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,466.41/494.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.75

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