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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.03, 727.54 and 160.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.03, 727.54 and 160.31 is: 240.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.03 : 727.54 = 160.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.03/727.54 = 160.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.03x = 727.54 × 160.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.03x = 116,633.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,633.36/485.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.47

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