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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.60, 728.52 and 160.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.60, 728.52 and 160.97 is: 241.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.60 : 728.52 = 160.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.60/728.52 = 160.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.60x = 728.52 × 160.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.60x = 117,266.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,266.22/485.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.49

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