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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.12, 730.59 and 162.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.12, 730.59 and 162.45 is: 243.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.12 : 730.59 = 162.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.12/730.59 = 162.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.12x = 730.59 × 162.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.12x = 118,684.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,684.35/487.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.64

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