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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.22, 727.89 and 160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.22, 727.89 and 160.80 is: 241.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.22 : 727.89 = 160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.22/727.89 = 160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.22x = 727.89 × 160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.22x = 117,044.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,044.71/485.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.22

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