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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.40, 741.73 and 165.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.40, 741.73 and 165.45 is: 248.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.40 : 741.73 = 165.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.40/741.73 = 165.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.40x = 741.73 × 165.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.40x = 122,719.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,719.23/494.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.22

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