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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.62, 728.27 and 160.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.62, 728.27 and 160.91 is: 241.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.62 : 728.27 = 160.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.62/728.27 = 160.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.62x = 728.27 × 160.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.62x = 117,185.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,185.93/485.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.31

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