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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.82, 728.81 and 161.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.82, 728.81 and 161.11 is: 241.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.82 : 728.81 = 161.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.82/728.81 = 161.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.82x = 728.81 × 161.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.82x = 117,418.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,418.68/485.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.69

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