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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.93, 728.95 and 161.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.93, 728.95 and 161.23 is: 241.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.93 : 728.95 = 161.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.93/728.95 = 161.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.93x = 728.95 × 161.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.93x = 117,524.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,524.96/485.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.86

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