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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.18, 727.85 and 160.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.18, 727.85 and 160.62 is: 240.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.18 : 727.85 = 160.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.18/727.85 = 160.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.18x = 727.85 × 160.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.18x = 116,908.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,908.66/485.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.96

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