One of the number in the following sequence incorrect .What is the correct number that should replace it?$4,616,36,49,100,144,$ incorrect number ___;correct number;__

The logic of the sequence relies on pairing consecutive numbers to form a single entity, where the second sequence of numbers is a perfect square series. Ignoring the comma between 4 and 616 for a moment, the perfect squares start from the third number, which is 36, followed by 49, 100, and 144. The number 616 is completely out of place and is the incorrect number. It should be replaced by 16, making the combined first pair 4, 16, which fits as 2 squared equals 4 and 4 squared equals 16. Thus, the incorrect number 616 must be replaced by 16.

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