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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.08, 730.68 and 162.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.08, 730.68 and 162.39 is: 243.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.08 : 730.68 = 162.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.08/730.68 = 162.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.08x = 730.68 × 162.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.08x = 118,655.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,655.13/487.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.61

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