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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.08, 727.62 and 160.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.08, 727.62 and 160.46 is: 240.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.08 : 727.62 = 160.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.08/727.62 = 160.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.08x = 727.62 × 160.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.08x = 116,753.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,753.91/485.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.69

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