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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.99, 730.55 and 162.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.99, 730.55 and 162.29 is: 243.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.99 : 730.55 = 162.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.99/730.55 = 162.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.99x = 730.55 × 162.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.99x = 118,556.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,556.50/486.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.45

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