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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.24, 730.86 and 162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.24, 730.86 and 162.64 is: 243.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.24 : 730.86 = 162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.24/730.86 = 162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.24x = 730.86 × 162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.24x = 118,867.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,867.07/487.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.96

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