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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.29, 726.48 and 159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.29, 726.48 and 159.66 is: 239.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.29 : 726.48 = 159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.29/726.48 = 159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.29x = 726.48 × 159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.29x = 115,989.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,989.80/484.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.50

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