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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.09, 727.53 and 160.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.09, 727.53 and 160.38 is: 240.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.09 : 727.53 = 160.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.09/727.53 = 160.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.09x = 727.53 × 160.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.09x = 116,681.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,681.26/485.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.54

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