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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.99, 743.90 and 166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.99, 743.90 and 166.92 is: 250.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.99 : 743.90 = 166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.99/743.90 = 166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.99x = 743.90 × 166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.99x = 124,171.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,171.79/495.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.35

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