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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.99, 727.18 and 160.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.99, 727.18 and 160.31 is: 240.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.99 : 727.18 = 160.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.99/727.18 = 160.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.99x = 727.18 × 160.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.99x = 116,574.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,574.23/484.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.36

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