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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.67, 729.99 and 162.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.67, 729.99 and 162.04 is: 243.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.67 : 729.99 = 162.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.67/729.99 = 162.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.67x = 729.99 × 162.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.67x = 118,285.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,285.75/486.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.05

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