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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.08, 727.79 and 160.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.08, 727.79 and 160.47 is: 240.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.08 : 727.79 = 160.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.08/727.79 = 160.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.08x = 727.79 × 160.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.08x = 116,787.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,787.66/485.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.76

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