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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.91, 727.33 and 160.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.91, 727.33 and 160.23 is: 240.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.91 : 727.33 = 160.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.91/727.33 = 160.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.91x = 727.33 × 160.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.91x = 116,540.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,540.09/484.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.33

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