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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.02, 727.60 and 160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.02, 727.60 and 160.32 is: 240.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.02 : 727.60 = 160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.02/727.60 = 160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.02x = 727.60 × 160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.02x = 116,648.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,648.83/485.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.50

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