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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.51, 728.30 and 160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.51, 728.30 and 160.88 is: 241.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.51 : 728.30 = 160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.51/728.30 = 160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.51x = 728.30 × 160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.51x = 117,165.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,165.66/485.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.33

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