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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.10, 730.60 and 162.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.10, 730.60 and 162.47 is: 243.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.10 : 730.60 = 162.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.10/730.60 = 162.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.10x = 730.60 × 162.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.10x = 118,700.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,700.58/487.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.69

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