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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.93, 727.53 and 160.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.93, 727.53 and 160.52 is: 240.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.93 : 727.53 = 160.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.93/727.53 = 160.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.93x = 727.53 × 160.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.93x = 116,784.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,784.33/484.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.83

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