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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.34, 727.98 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.34, 727.98 and 160.74 is: 241.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.34 : 727.98 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.34/727.98 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.34x = 727.98 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.34x = 117,015.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,015.51/485.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.10

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