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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.76, 728.76 and 161.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.76, 728.76 and 161.13 is: 241.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.76 : 728.76 = 161.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.76/728.76 = 161.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.76x = 728.76 × 161.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.76x = 117,425.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,425.10/485.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.73

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