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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.58, 726.98 and 159.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.58, 726.98 and 159.95 is: 239.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.58 : 726.98 = 159.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.58/726.98 = 159.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.58x = 726.98 × 159.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.58x = 116,276.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,276.02/484.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.95

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