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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.91, 728.94 and 161.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.91, 728.94 and 161.19 is: 241.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.91 : 728.94 = 161.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.91/728.94 = 161.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.91x = 728.94 × 161.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.91x = 117,497.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,497.84/485.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.81

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