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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.23, 727.54 and 160.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.23, 727.54 and 160.51 is: 240.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.23 : 727.54 = 160.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.23/727.54 = 160.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.23x = 727.54 × 160.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.23x = 116,777.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,777.45/485.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.66

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