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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.92, 727.11 and 160.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.92, 727.11 and 160.11 is: 240.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.92 : 727.11 = 160.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.92/727.11 = 160.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.92x = 727.11 × 160.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.92x = 116,417.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,417.58/484.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.08

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