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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.72, 726.81 and 159.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.72, 726.81 and 159.91 is: 239.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.72 : 726.81 = 159.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.72/726.81 = 159.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.72x = 726.81 × 159.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.72x = 116,221.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,221.77/484.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.77

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