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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.81, 727.26 and 160.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.81, 727.26 and 160.10 is: 240.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.81 : 727.26 = 160.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.81/727.26 = 160.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.81x = 727.26 × 160.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.81x = 116,434.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,434.33/484.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.16

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