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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.48, 728.36 and 160.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.48, 728.36 and 160.85 is: 241.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.48 : 728.36 = 160.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.48/728.36 = 160.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.48x = 728.36 × 160.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.48x = 117,157.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,157.72/485.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.32

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