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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.63, 741.98 and 165.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.63, 741.98 and 165.54 is: 248.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.63 : 741.98 = 165.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.63/741.98 = 165.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.63x = 741.98 × 165.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.63x = 122,826.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,826.54/494.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.32

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