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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.30, 730.96 and 162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.30, 730.96 and 162.66 is: 243.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.30 : 730.96 = 162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.30/730.96 = 162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.30x = 730.96 × 162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.30x = 118,897.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,897.95/487.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.99

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