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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.19, 727.69 and 160.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.19, 727.69 and 160.51 is: 240.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.19 : 727.69 = 160.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.19/727.69 = 160.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.19x = 727.69 × 160.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.19x = 116,801.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,801.52/485.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.73

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