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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.89, 727.47 and 160.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.89, 727.47 and 160.35 is: 240.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.89 : 727.47 = 160.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.89/727.47 = 160.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.89x = 727.47 × 160.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.89x = 116,649.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,649.81/484.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.57

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