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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.45, 726.77 and 160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.45, 726.77 and 160.04 is: 240.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.45 : 726.77 = 160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.45/726.77 = 160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.45x = 726.77 × 160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.45x = 116,314.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,314.49/484.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.10

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