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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.13, 727.51 and 160.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.13, 727.51 and 160.41 is: 240.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.13 : 727.51 = 160.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.13/727.51 = 160.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.13x = 727.51 × 160.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.13x = 116,699.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,699.88/485.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.55

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