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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.37, 727.97 and 160.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.37, 727.97 and 160.70 is: 241.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.37 : 727.97 = 160.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.37/727.97 = 160.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.37x = 727.97 × 160.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.37x = 116,980.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,980.34/485.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.01

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