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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.71, 743.32 and 166.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.71, 743.32 and 166.53 is: 249.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.71 : 743.32 = 166.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.71/743.32 = 166.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.71x = 743.32 × 166.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.71x = 123,785.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,785.74/495.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.72

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