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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.42, 726.69 and 159.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.42, 726.69 and 159.82 is: 239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.42 : 726.69 = 159.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.42/726.69 = 159.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.42x = 726.69 × 159.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.42x = 116,139.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,139.60/484.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.75

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