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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.66, 743.48 and 166.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.66, 743.48 and 166.62 is: 249.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.66 : 743.48 = 166.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.66/743.48 = 166.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.66x = 743.48 × 166.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.66x = 123,877.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,877.80/495.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.92

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