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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.28, 727.93 and 160.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.28, 727.93 and 160.65 is: 240.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.28 : 727.93 = 160.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.28/727.93 = 160.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.28x = 727.93 × 160.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.28x = 116,941.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,941.25/485.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.98

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