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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.12, 730.51 and 162.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.12, 730.51 and 162.41 is: 243.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.12 : 730.51 = 162.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.12/730.51 = 162.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.12x = 730.51 × 162.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.12x = 118,642.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,642.13/487.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.56

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