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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.96, 744.03 and 166.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.96, 744.03 and 166.85 is: 250.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.96 : 744.03 = 166.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.96/744.03 = 166.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.96x = 744.03 × 166.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.96x = 124,141.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,141.41/495.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.31

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