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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.55, 728.32 and 160.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.55, 728.32 and 160.94 is: 241.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.55 : 728.32 = 160.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.55/728.32 = 160.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.55x = 728.32 × 160.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.55x = 117,215.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,215.82/485.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.41

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