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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.61, 728.49 and 161.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.61, 728.49 and 161.01 is: 241.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.61 : 728.49 = 161.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.61/728.49 = 161.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.61x = 728.49 × 161.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.61x = 117,294.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,294.17/485.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.54

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