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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.48, 726.88 and 160.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.48, 726.88 and 160.07 is: 240.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.48 : 726.88 = 160.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.48/726.88 = 160.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.48x = 726.88 × 160.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.48x = 116,351.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,351.68/484.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.16

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