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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.36, 728.21 and 160.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.36, 728.21 and 160.75 is: 241.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.36 : 728.21 = 160.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.36/728.21 = 160.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.36x = 728.21 × 160.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.36x = 117,060.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,060.17/485.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.18

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