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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.06, 730.14 and 162.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.06, 730.14 and 162.20 is: 243.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.06 : 730.14 = 162.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.06/730.14 = 162.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.06x = 730.14 × 162.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.06x = 118,428.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,428.71/487.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.15

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