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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.09, 730.65 and 162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.09, 730.65 and 162.40 is: 243.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.09 : 730.65 = 162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.09/730.65 = 162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.09x = 730.65 × 162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.09x = 118,657.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,657.56/487.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.61

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