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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.07, 727.60 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.07, 727.60 and 160.44 is: 240.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.07 : 727.60 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.07/727.60 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.07x = 727.60 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.07x = 116,736.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,736.14/485.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.66

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