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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.01, 730.62 and 162.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.01, 730.62 and 162.61 is: 243.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.01 : 730.62 = 162.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.01/730.62 = 162.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.01x = 730.62 × 162.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.01x = 118,804.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,804.29/487.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.95

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