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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.18, 727.61 and 160.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.18, 727.61 and 160.47 is: 240.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.18 : 727.61 = 160.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.18/727.61 = 160.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.18x = 727.61 × 160.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.18x = 116,759.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,759.58/485.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.65

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