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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.63, 726.94 and 160.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.63, 726.94 and 160.00 is: 240.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.63 : 726.94 = 160.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.63/726.94 = 160.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.63x = 726.94 × 160.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.63x = 116,308.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,308.78/484.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.00

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