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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.07, 727.40 and 160.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.07, 727.40 and 160.36 is: 240.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.07 : 727.40 = 160.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.07/727.40 = 160.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.07x = 727.40 × 160.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.07x = 116,645.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,645.86/485.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.47

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