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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.91, 726.89 and 160.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.91, 726.89 and 160.06 is: 239.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.91 : 726.89 = 160.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.91/726.89 = 160.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.91x = 726.89 × 160.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.91x = 116,346.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,346.01/484.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.93

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