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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.46, 741.70 and 165.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.46, 741.70 and 165.42 is: 248.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.46 : 741.70 = 165.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.46/741.70 = 165.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.46x = 741.70 × 165.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.46x = 122,692.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,692.01/494.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.13

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