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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.06, 727.51 and 160.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.06, 727.51 and 160.43 is: 240.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.06 : 727.51 = 160.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.06/727.51 = 160.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.06x = 727.51 × 160.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.06x = 116,714.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,714.43/485.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.62

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