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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.79, 727.18 and 160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.79, 727.18 and 160.18 is: 240.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.79 : 727.18 = 160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.79/727.18 = 160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.79x = 727.18 × 160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.79x = 116,477.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,477.47/484.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.27

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