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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.34, 726.42 and 159.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.34, 726.42 and 159.71 is: 239.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.34 : 726.42 = 159.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.34/726.42 = 159.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.34x = 726.42 × 159.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.34x = 116,016.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,016.54/484.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.54

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