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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.43, 726.69 and 159.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.43, 726.69 and 159.80 is: 239.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.43 : 726.69 = 159.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.43/726.69 = 159.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.43x = 726.69 × 159.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.43x = 116,124.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,124.26/484.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.71

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