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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.75, 726.81 and 160.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.75, 726.81 and 160.06 is: 239.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.75 : 726.81 = 160.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.75/726.81 = 160.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.75x = 726.81 × 160.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.75x = 116,333.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,333.21/484.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.99

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