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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.67, 728.51 and 161.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.67, 728.51 and 161.09 is: 241.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.67 : 728.51 = 161.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.67/728.51 = 161.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.67x = 728.51 × 161.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.67x = 117,351.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,351.23/485.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.63

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