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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.32, 730.94 and 162.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.32, 730.94 and 162.60 is: 243.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.32 : 730.94 = 162.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.32/730.94 = 162.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.32x = 730.94 × 162.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.32x = 118,850.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,850.84/487.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.89

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