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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.23, 730.80 and 162.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.23, 730.80 and 162.60 is: 243.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.23 : 730.80 = 162.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.23/730.80 = 162.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.23x = 730.80 × 162.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.23x = 118,828.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,828.08/487.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.88

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