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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.36, 730.76 and 162.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.36, 730.76 and 162.55 is: 243.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.36 : 730.76 = 162.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.36/730.76 = 162.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.36x = 730.76 × 162.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.36x = 118,783.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,783.62/487.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.73

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