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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.97, 743.86 and 166.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.97, 743.86 and 166.86 is: 250.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.97 : 743.86 = 166.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.97/743.86 = 166.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.97x = 743.86 × 166.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.97x = 124,120.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,120.48/495.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.26

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