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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.75, 727.11 and 160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.75, 727.11 and 160.12 is: 240.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.75 : 727.11 = 160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.75/727.11 = 160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.75x = 727.11 × 160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.75x = 116,424.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,424.85/484.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.18

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