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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.89, 728.94 and 161.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.89, 728.94 and 161.24 is: 241.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.89 : 728.94 = 161.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.89/728.94 = 161.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.89x = 728.94 × 161.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.89x = 117,534.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,534.29/485.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.89

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