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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.73, 728.61 and 161.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.73, 728.61 and 161.10 is: 241.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.73 : 728.61 = 161.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.73/728.61 = 161.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.73x = 728.61 × 161.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.73x = 117,374.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,374.62/485.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.65

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