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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.24, 727.85 and 160.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.24, 727.85 and 160.63 is: 240.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.24 : 727.85 = 160.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.24/727.85 = 160.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.24x = 727.85 × 160.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.24x = 116,913.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,913.13/485.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.94

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