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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.08, 730.69 and 162.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.08, 730.69 and 162.37 is: 243.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.08 : 730.69 = 162.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.08/730.69 = 162.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.08x = 730.69 × 162.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.08x = 118,637.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,637.67/487.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.57

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