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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.71, 743.66 and 166.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.71, 743.66 and 166.61 is: 249.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.71 : 743.66 = 166.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.71/743.66 = 166.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.71x = 743.66 × 166.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.71x = 123,896.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,896.64/495.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.94

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