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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.64, 728.54 and 161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.64, 728.54 and 161 is: 241.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.64 : 728.54 = 161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.64/728.54 = 161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.64x = 728.54 × 161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.64x = 117,294.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,294.94/485.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.53

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