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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.73, 728.64 and 156.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.73, 728.64 and 156.69 is: 235.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.73 : 728.64 = 156.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.73/728.64 = 156.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.73x = 728.64 × 156.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.73x = 114,170.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,170.60/485.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.05

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