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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.57, 741.90 and 165.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.57, 741.90 and 165.49 is: 248.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.57 : 741.90 = 165.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.57/741.90 = 165.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.57x = 741.90 × 165.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.57x = 122,778.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,778.81/494.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.25

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