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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.98, 727.47 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.98, 727.47 and 160.44 is: 240.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.98 : 727.47 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.98/727.47 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.98x = 727.47 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.98x = 116,715.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,715.29/484.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.66

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