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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.87, 727.37 and 160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.87, 727.37 and 160.18 is: 240.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.87 : 727.37 = 160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.87/727.37 = 160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.87x = 727.37 × 160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.87x = 116,505.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,505.69/484.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.28

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