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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.40, 727.90 and 160.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.40, 727.90 and 160.68 is: 240.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.40 : 727.90 = 160.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.40/727.90 = 160.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.40x = 727.90 × 160.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.40x = 116,958.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,958.97/485.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.95

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