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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.74, 727.16 and 160.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.74, 727.16 and 160.13 is: 240.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.74 : 727.16 = 160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.74/727.16 = 160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.74x = 727.16 × 160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.74x = 116,441.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,441.15/484.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.21

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