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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.34, 730.98 and 162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.34, 730.98 and 162.68 is: 244.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.34 : 730.98 = 162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.34/730.98 = 162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.34x = 730.98 × 162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.34x = 118,915.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,915.83/487.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.01

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