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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.89, 730.44 and 162.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.89, 730.44 and 162.29 is: 243.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.89 : 730.44 = 162.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.89/730.44 = 162.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.89x = 730.44 × 162.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.89x = 118,543.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,543.11/486.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.47

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