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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.03, 727.64 and 160.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.03, 727.64 and 160.37 is: 240.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.03 : 727.64 = 160.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.03/727.64 = 160.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.03x = 727.64 × 160.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.03x = 116,687.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,687.19/485.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.58

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