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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.73, 726.79 and 160.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.73, 726.79 and 160.01 is: 239.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.73 : 726.79 = 160.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.73/726.79 = 160.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.73x = 726.79 × 160.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.73x = 116,293.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,293.67/484.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.91

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