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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.73, 727.21 and 160.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.73, 727.21 and 160.09 is: 240.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.73 : 727.21 = 160.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.73/727.21 = 160.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.73x = 727.21 × 160.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.73x = 116,415.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,415.41/484.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.17

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