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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.25, 730.96 and 162.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.25, 730.96 and 162.70 is: 244.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.25 : 730.96 = 162.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.25/730.96 = 162.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.25x = 730.96 × 162.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.25x = 118,922.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,922.72/487.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.07

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