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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.46, 728.12 and 160.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.46, 728.12 and 160.84 is: 241.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.46 : 728.12 = 160.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.46/728.12 = 160.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.46x = 728.12 × 160.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.46x = 117,110.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,110.82/485.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.24

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