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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.45, 726.78 and 159.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.45, 726.78 and 159.81 is: 239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.45 : 726.78 = 159.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.45/726.78 = 159.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.45x = 726.78 × 159.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.45x = 116,146.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,146.71/484.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.75

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